Convert Tabs to Spaces
Free online tab-to-space converter. Replace tab characters with spaces or spaces with tabs at any width.
About This Free Online Convert Tabs to Spaces
Convert between tabs and spaces with full control. Replace tab characters with spaces at any tab width (1-8), or convert leading spaces back to tabs. Smart conversion preserves column alignment by calculating the correct number of spaces to match tab stops. Perfect for normalizing indentation in code, configuration files, or any whitespace-sensitive text. Also supports bidirectional conversion.
Features of Our Convert Tabs to Spaces
- Convert tabs to spaces at any width (1-8)
- Convert leading spaces to tabs
- Smart tab-stop alignment preservation
- Bidirectional conversion
- Real-time preview
How to Use the Convert Tabs to Spaces
Using this tool is simple and requires no signup or registration. Follow these steps:
- Paste text with tabs or spaces to convert.
- Choose conversion direction: tabs → spaces or spaces → tabs.
- Set the tab width.
- Copy the converted result.
Frequently Asked Questions About Convert Tabs to Spaces
What tab width should I use?
4 spaces per tab is standard for most languages. 2 is common for HTML/YAML. 8 is traditional Unix style.
Does this preserve column alignment?
Yes. Smart conversion calculates the exact number of spaces needed to reach the next tab stop, preserving vertical alignment.
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