Indent using spaces function does not convert tabs to spaces in mixed indentation text content

[wesinator]

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No

• VS Code Version: 1.89.1
• OS Version: Linux

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open a saved file that has mixed indentation whitespace content (tabs and spaces). ex:

   test with a tab
   test with a space

   mixed_indentation_example_file.txt

2. Ctrl-Shift-P "Indent using spaces", default (4)

I expected this function to convert any tab characters present into the n number of spaces given in the functionality. This is useful for fixing content that has mixed use of whitespace indentation.

workaround: find and replace, regex mode, replace \t with four spaces

[vscodenpa]

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[RedCMD]

there is a separate convert indentation to spaces command

[wesinator]

ok, I see that now. So does "Indent using spaces" only set the configuration of the indentation for any subsequent edits, the same as this bottom menu?

To me, calling it "Indent using spaces" indicates an action so I expected this to be the convert function. I realise now this probably isn't going to be changed.

[RedCMD]

correct

I agree the naming could be a bit better Indent with spaces Spaces for indentation Space indentation idk

[wesinator]

one could also imagine this function running the convert function and then setting subsequent edit indentation as it does.