This tool will convert all tabs to their equivalent number of spaces, according to the number of spaces selected in the "Tabs" menu. The file may then be saved in this form, or it may then be re-Tabbed to a different tab setting, without disturbing the appearance of the file, by using the Re-Tab command below. The program will also absorb any trailing tabs or spaces at the end of a line.
As an example, if you have a Unix‚Ñ¢ style file with Tabs st 8 spaces that you wish to convert to 4 spaces, "Open" the file, and then select a setting in the "Tabs" menu that appears to provide the original appearance for the file. Then run "De-Tab" to convert all tabs to spaces. Now select 4 spaces per tab in the "Tabs" menu, and run "Re-Tab". The appearance of any tables or comment headers will now be preserved, while you are now free to run the "C Source Formatter" on the source code.
