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Bogdan Filippov
Bogdan Filippov
1,019 Points
Posted by Bogdan Filippov
Bogdan Filippov
1,019 Points

Nothing changes when I set new number for spaces

Completely nothing! Also can't understand what TAB SIZES for ?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Both "Tab Size" and "Spaces" adjust the depth of the indent when you hit the tab key.

The difference between them is that when "Tab Size" is set, an actual tab character is stored in the file, and when "Spaces" is set, a number of spaces is stored instead.

In either case, the difference will only be visible in the code. There will be no difference in the preview.

Bogdan Filippov
Bogdan Filippov
1,019 Points
Bogdan Filippov
Bogdan Filippov
1,019 Points

Steve, I'm not native speaker and what you wrote "The difference between them is that when "Tab Size" is set, an actual tab character is stored in the file, and when "Spaces" is set, a number of spaces is stored instead." not easy to understand even with translator. Can you please explain more simpler or provide me with link where everything is fully explained what is "spaces" and "tab sizes" for?