Thread: tab size

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    tab size

    Is there a way to reduce the default tab indentation for code posted on this board?

    Code that looks fine in msvc's editor gets HUGE here because the tab spacing is being doubled from 4 spaces to 8.

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    Re: tab size

    Originally posted by R.Stiltskin
    Code that looks fine in msvc's editor gets HUGE here because the tab spacing is being doubled from 4 spaces to 8.
    8 spaces is a standard tab. (as far as i know)

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    Safest way is to not use tabs in your source, instead use spaces. I have my editor configured to output 4 spaces when I hit the tab key. That way, your code will look good no matter what
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    I like just using 2 spaces to indent. You don't need to use the tab key or deal with any problems with that in general and it's not a hassel to hit the space bar twice.

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    My tab size is 3. Using spaces is a hassle because when indenting, shift-tab, tab doesn't work for spaces

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    my tab is equivalent to three spaces, but is a tab character... i didn't know you could change that option... i'll be looking for that later...
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    In MS Visual Studio, go to Tools...Options...Tabs. Set it up however you like from there.
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