Mastodon
99Tools.net

Tab Size CSS Generator

Control the width of your tab characters with our free Tab Size CSS Generator. Get perfectly aligned code snippets with one-click CSS copying.

Preview


.example-class {
	/* This text has tabs */
	display: block;
	font-family: monospace;
}
    

Generated CSS

About Our Tab Size CSS Generator

The CSS tab-size property is a nifty little tool that solves a common formatting problem: by default, browsers render the tab character (\t) as equivalent to eight spaces, which is often too wide. This can mess up the alignment of code, poetry, or any preformatted text. Our generator provides a simple way to customize this width. By adjusting a number, you can set the tab size to a more conventional two, four, or any other number of spaces you prefer, with a live preview showing you the result.

Use Cases

The tab-size property is essential for:

  • Displaying Code Snippets: Ensure code copied from an editor retains its intended formatting on your website or blog.
  • Formatting Poetry: Preserve the specific indentation and structure of poems.
  • Showing ASCII Art: Maintain the precise alignment required for text-based art.
  • Presenting Structured Data: Display text-based reports or logs where consistent spacing is crucial.
RECOMMENDED
SVG Pattern Generator
Try Now