Re: [HACKERS] Indent

> > "pgindent will format source files to match our standard format, which
> > has four-space tabs, and an indenting format specified by flags to the
> > your operating system's utility indent."
> > Then why are all files indented with eight spaces?
>
> The FAQ isn't clear on this at all. pg_indent *assumes* that all tabs
> will be four spaces. One must set vi or emacs to tab every four spaces
> for things to look right.

DEV FAQ says:

<I>pgindent</I> will format source files to match our standard format,
which has four-space tabs,

>
> Apparently we never send source code directly to a printer ;)

I run it through vgrind or use crisp to print with color syntax
highlighting. However, I do convert the tabs to 4-character spaces
before printing. It is a pain, but indenting/unindenting without
tab=indent level is a pain, and 8-space tabs are too large.

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