Changing indentation settings in the Spyder editor for Python

Question

I am using the Spyder editor for Python. I need to change the indentation setting (e.g., let \"tab\" mean \"4 spaces\").

How do I accomplish this?

Answer 1

go to >>>Tools in the menu bar

Preferences >>> Editor >>> Advanced settings >>> Indentation characters

set indentation characters: to "4 spaces"

hurray! Mission accomplished

Answer 2

Spyder v. 4.0 or higher:

Tools >>> Preferences >>> Editor >>> Source code >>> Indentation characters

Other versions:

Tools >>> Preferences >>> Editor >>> Advanced settings >>> Indentation characters

Answer 3

On Mac w/ Spyder 4.0.1, it's

Python -> Preference -> Editor -> Source Code (tab) -> Indentation characters