Changing tab behavior in Python Interactive mode

[Andrej Mitrovic]

I've noticed that when running Python in interactive mode (via cmd on
windows), the first time I hit tab it will move 4 spaces to the right,
however each new tab will move 8 spaces instead of 4. Why this
inconsistent behavior? And how could I change this to be consistent
and always move only 4 spaces?

 

[Andrej Mitrovic]

The first tab you are starting four characters in due to the interpreter
already having printed ">>> ".

regards
 Steve
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I see. I wonder if I could modify this behavior.. I guess I'll have to
take a look at the source. Thanks anyway!

 

[Steve Holden]

I see. I wonder if I could modify this behavior.. I guess I'll have to
take a look at the source. Thanks anyway!

I's nothing to do with the source: it isn't the interpreter that's
deciding where the "tab stops" are, it's the console window the
interpreter is running in.

regards
Steve

 

[Steve Holden]

I see. I wonder if I could modify this behavior.. I guess I'll have to
take a look at the source. Thanks anyway!

I's nothing to do with the source: it isn't the interpreter that's
deciding where the "tab stops" are, it's the console window the
interpreter is running in.

regards
Steve

 

[Andrej Mitrovic]

I's nothing to do with the source: it isn't the interpreter that's
deciding where the "tab stops" are, it's the console window the
interpreter is running in.

regards
 Steve
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I see. Well I'm nitpicking here, it's not all that important (I just
use cmd when I'm trying out small pieces of code). And I doubt there's
a tabstop setting for cmd that I could use.

Thanks for all your help!

 

[Terry Reedy]

I see. Well I'm nitpicking here, it's not all that important (I just
use cmd when I'm trying out small pieces of code). And I doubt there's
a tabstop setting for cmd that I could use.

Nope. I checked the properties dialog (rt click upper left icon).
You might want to turn on quickeditmode (as admin).

Terry Jan Reedy