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For code I'd agree. However for configuration files, I find that I often need to edit them in places or environments where I don't have anything but the most ba
by magicalhippo 3y ago
For code I'd agree. However for configuration files, I find that I often need to edit them in places or environments where I don't have anything but the most bare-bones editor.
- lolinder 3y agoA quick search shows that even nano can be configured to use whatever number of spaces you want when you hit tab: https://askubuntu.com/questions/40732/how-do-i-get-spaces-instead-of-tabs-in-nano https://askubuntu.com/questions/40732/how-do-i-get-spaces-in...
- magicalhippo 3y agoI consider Nano a fully fledged editor. I'm talking Notepad or a html text box.
- lolinder 3y agoOh. Windows with no ability to install anything didn't even occur to me! I'm truly sorry.
- layer8 3y agoWhen this happens, I copy four spaces and then use Ctrl+V for Tab. Yes, it’s not exactly the same due to alignment, and yes you have to repeat it after using the clipboard for other purposes, but it’s good enough for that occasional use.