Spaces to Tabs Converter Online Free
Convert spaces to tabs or tabs to spaces with configurable tab size.
What is Spaces to Tabs Converter?
Converts leading spaces to tabs (or tabs to spaces) in code and text. Configurable tab size (2, 4, or 8 spaces). Useful for fixing indentation inconsistencies when copying code between editors with different settings.
Common Use Cases
Fixing code indentation when switching between editors, normalising whitespace in Python or YAML files, converting pasted code to match repository style guides, and preparing code for GitHub.
How It Works
In spaces-to-tabs mode, replaces groups of N spaces at the start of each line with a tab character. In tabs-to-spaces mode, replaces each tab with N space characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab sizes are supported?
2, 4, and 8 spaces per tab are available, plus a custom size option.
Does it convert spaces in the middle of lines?
Only leading indentation is converted by default. An "all spaces" option is available to convert spaces anywhere on the line.
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