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Convert Spaces to Tabs

Convert spaces to tab characters. Set how many spaces equal one tab. Useful for code and config files.

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Only leading spaces on each line are converted to tabs.

Output (tabs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It replaces leading spaces on each line with tab characters. You choose how many spaces equal one tab (e.g. 2, 4, or 8).

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