How can I convert tabs to spaces and vice versa in an existing file

Question

I cannot figure out how to do this for the life of me apart from doing a find-replace on 4 spaces and converting to tabs (Version 0.10.2). I can\'t think of an editor/I

Answer 1

If you are trying to convert non-leading tabs to spaces (or vice versa) you can use a regex search and replace.

1. Press CTRL + H
2. Click the .* button to search using regular expressions.
3. To search for tabs enter [\t] in Find box.
4. Enter spaces in Replace box and perform your replace.

Search box in regex mode: