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Tabs to Spaces Converter
Paste text containing tabs to convert them to 2, 4, or 8 spaces each.
How to use this tool
- 1Paste text with tab characters.
- 2Choose the number of spaces per tab.
- 3Copy the converted text.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert tabs to spaces?+
Many code style guides and diff tools expect consistent spacing rather than mixed tabs, which can render differently across editors.
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