Three properties determine how tabs are handled by the Source Editor:
If the previous nonblank line is indented, the first press of the Tab key on a new line positions the insertion point to the previous indentation, regardless of the Number of Spaces per Tab setting.
To set the tab properties:
Options and expand
the Editing node. Then expand the Editor Settings node and select the type of
editor you are using.
To convert existing tab characters to spaces:
Options and expand
the Editing node. Then expand the Editor Settings node and select the type of
editor you are using.
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You can convert spaces to tab characters by following the above steps, but setting Expand Tabs to Spaces to False. |
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Source Editor Properties
Indentation Properties |
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