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How do I configure Notepad++ to use spaces instead of tabs?

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How do you use spaces instead of tabs in Notepad ++?

For anyone who follows: Go to: Preferences, Language, over on the right there is a “Tab Settings” list box, below that is a “Change to space”. Put a check in that box.

How do I change tabs in Notepad ++?

Notepad++ Cheat sheet To switch and activate next/previous tab, there are multiple options: Use Ctrl + MOUSEWHEEL on tabs. MOUSEWHEEL up will take to previous tab while down will take next tab. Use Ctrl + Page Up for next tab and Ctrl + Page Down for previous tab.


Go to the Preferences menu command under menu Settings, and select Language Menu/Tab Settings, depending on your version. Earlier versions use Tab Settings. Later versions use Language. Click the Replace with space check box. Set the size to 4.

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See documentation: http://docs.notepad-plus-plus.org/index.php/Built-in_Languages#Tab_settings


In my Notepad++ 7.2.2, the Preferences section it's a bit different.

The option is located at: Settings / Preferences / Language / Replace by space as in the Screenshot.

Screenshot of the windows with preferences


I have NotePad++ v6.8.3, and it was in Settings → Preferences → Tab Settings → [Default] → Replace by space:

NotePad++ Preferences

NotePad++ Tab Settings