editortabSize

The `editortabSize` property is a configuration setting commonly found in text editors and integrated development environments (IDEs). It determines the number of space characters that are equivalent to a single tab character when displayed or inserted. When a user presses the Tab key, the editor will insert a tab character. The `editortabSize` setting then dictates how many spaces this tab character will visually represent.

This setting is crucial for maintaining consistent code formatting and readability across different development environments and individual preferences. For example, if `editortabSize` is set to 4, a tab character will be displayed as if it were four space characters. Conversely, if it's set to 2, it will be displayed as two spaces.

Changing the `editortabSize` does not typically alter the actual tab characters stored in the file. Instead, it affects the editor's rendering of those characters. Some editors also offer a separate setting to convert tabs to spaces automatically upon insertion, which is often controlled by a related option like `editorInsertSpaces`. Understanding and configuring `editortabSize` is a fundamental aspect of customizing a code editing environment for optimal personal workflow and team collaboration.