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Use tabs instead of spaces

Topic last updated 16 Oct 2011, by Graham Harris. 3 replies

The mbed online compiler / editor should use tabs instead of spaces. That way, there are fewer keystrokes to hit if you want to lower the indent. (Or, at least, make it an option.)

Graham Harris
16 Oct 2011

I'm guessing it's not possible in a browser based application, as most browsers always use the tab key to change which controls are focused (you can press tab to move between buttons). Unless this shortcut can be turned off in the compiler, pressing tab would just select random buttons instead of entering a tab character. Perhaps a different button could be used for tab, as a workaround?

Willem Melching
16 Oct 2011

But I can use tabs normally. I use google chrome, which browser do you use?

Graham Harris
16 Oct 2011

Firefox, and I think IE does it too (I've not actively tested it in IE)