Convert tabs to spaces in Notepad++

Question

How do I convert tabs to spaces in Notepad++?

I found a webpage that suggests it's possible, but I couldn't find any information about how to do it.

I would like to be able to do that, because some web forms don't respect code with tabs in them.

Answer 1

In version 5.8.7:

Menu Settings -> Preferences... -> Language Menu/Tab Settings -> Tab Settings (you may select the very language to replace tabs to spaces. It's cool!) -> Uncheck Use default value and check Replace by space.

Answer 2

Settings > Preferences > Tab Settings Check the "replace by space". Notice above it there is Tab size: 4 Click on the four and a window will open with the option to change the value to another integer.

Put in your desired integer and press the ENTER key.

There you have it <3.

Answer 3

The following way is the best way in my opinion:

Download:

1. Notepad++
2. The plugin http://sourceforge.net/projects/tabstospacesnpp/?source=typ
3. Read the instructions and it will convert tabs to spaces.