Convert Tabs to Spaces

Replace tab characters with a specific number of spaces. Ensure consistent indentation across all editors.

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Convert Tabs to Spaces

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Convert tab characters to spaces

How It Works

  1. Paste your text
  2. Click the Transform button
  3. Tabs are converted to spaces
  4. Indentation is preserved using spaces

Use Cases

  • Code formatting
  • Standardizing indentation
  • Preparing code for sharing
  • Fixing alignment issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How many spaces per tab?

By default, it uses 4 spaces per tab, but this can be adjusted.

Why convert tabs to spaces?

Spaces ensure the code looks the same in every editor, whereas tab width can vary.

Can I convert back?

Not directly with this tool, but most IDEs have a "Convert Spaces to Tabs" function.