editor.tb

Command/Editor, Releases: AP and R83

Define tabstop(s).

Syntax

tb tabstop{ tabstop...}

Description

defines tabstops for use by subsequent uses of the <tab> key.

Each <tab> embeds a specific number of spaces in the current item.

Each argument is separated by a space. The maximum is 16 tabstops. When the <tab> key is depressed (or <ctrl>+i) while in 'insert' mode, the cursor is positioned to the next defined tabstop. The <tab> key has no effect when positioned beyond the last tabstop. See also the 'tabs' (TCL) command.

Example

.tb 3 6 9 12 15 18 21<return>

See Also

Command Name Type Description
tcl.tabs Verb: Access Defines tabstops for use with line editor and the Update processor.
editor.c Command Column display
editor.introduction Introductory The line-oriented editor.

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