Tabs to 4 Spaces
Tabs to 4 Spaces.
How to use Tabs to 4 Spaces
Tabs to 4 Spaces — Replace each tab character with four spaces. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.
Steps
- Fill in Input. This field is required.
- Click Run and copy the result under the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabs to 4 Spaces used for?
Use it to expand indentation before you paste into a tool that shows tabs as a single column.
How do I use the free online Tabs to 4 Spaces tool?
Fill in Input. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.
What can I paste or upload into Tabs to 4 Spaces?
Paste the text. Every tab becomes four spaces, including tabs that are not at the start of a line.
What output does Tabs to 4 Spaces give me?
The text with tabs expanded. Newlines and spaces are unchanged.
Is Tabs to 4 Spaces free, and is my input private?
Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.
Can I choose a different tab width?
This tool is fixed at four spaces per tab. It does not align to tab stops that depend on the column.
Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.