
In this field, specify the number of spaces to be inserted for each indent level. In this field, specify the number of spaces that fits in a tab. The Smart Tabs checkbox is available if the Use tab character checkbox is selected. This means that after reformatting a group of spaces that fits the specified tab size is automatically replaced with a tab, which may result in breaking fine alignment. If this checkbox is cleared, only tabs are used. If this checkbox is selected, the part that results from nesting contains both tabs and spaces (if necessary), while the part defined by alignment consists only of spaces. One part results from nesting code blocks, and the other part is determined by alignment.

If the checkbox is cleared, IntelliJ IDEA uses spaces instead of tabs.Īn indentation consists of two parts.


If this checkbox is selected, tab characters are used:
