editorInsertSpaces

editorInsertSpaces is a configuration option commonly found in text editors and integrated development environments (IDEs). This setting controls whether the editor automatically inserts spaces when the Tab key is pressed. When enabled, pressing the Tab key will insert a predefined number of spaces instead of a literal tab character. This is often a matter of team or project preference to ensure consistent indentation across all files. The number of spaces to insert is usually configurable separately, allowing users to set it to 2, 4, or 8 spaces, for instance. Disabling editorInsertSpaces means that pressing the Tab key will insert a tab character. This can lead to different visual indentation if individual users have their tab width settings configured differently. Many developers prefer using spaces for indentation because it ensures that code looks the same regardless of the viewer's editor settings, avoiding potential readability issues. The choice between using spaces or tabs is a long-standing debate in the programming community, and editorInsertSpaces provides a way to enforce a specific approach.