Free Online Spaces to Tabs Converter
Replace indentation spaces with tab characters. Converts groups of 4 leading spaces to single tab characters.
How to Use the Spaces to Tabs Converter
1
Paste text with space indentation.
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Spaces are converted to tabs.
3
Copy the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many spaces equal one tab?
4 consecutive spaces at the start of a line are converted to one tab character.
Does it convert all spaces?
Only leading spaces (indentation) are converted. Spaces within text content are left alone.
Why use tabs instead of spaces?
Tabs produce smaller file sizes and allow each developer to set their preferred display width.