auto-indent

Automatic text alignment

Auto-indent is a text editor feature that automatically maintains indentation level when you start a new line, matching the whitespace of the line above.

Essential in programming, where indentation indicates code structure: The auto-indent keeps my nested loops readable without manual tabbing.

Most code editors enable it by default.

editing

tab

Projection for gripping

margin · alignment · spacing · cursor · block · text editor · word processor · line break · whitespace · document

programming

IDE

Unified coding software suite

brace · curly · nesting · scope · loop · function · compiler · linter · source code · developer

settings

toggle

Two-position switch

disable · configuration · default · menu · checkbox · shortcut · hotkey · customize · behavior · feature

Categories
Opposites
formatting application vs. removal

auto-indentunindent

Remove leading whitespace

outdent · flatten

Family

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