TB - Tab

To set tabs.

Syntax

TB xx {xx}...

Syntax Elements

xx is a tab setting.

Number of Tab Settings

Up to 16 tab settings (in ascending order) can be specified. Each tab setting must be separated by blanks. The following command, for example, sets four tab stops at columns 15, 20, 31, and 40:

.TB 15 20 31 40

Tabbing

Tabbing is invoked whenever the Editor is in the input environment and CTRL+I or TAB is pressed. CTRL+I or TAB causes a series of blanks to be output, moving the cursor to the next tab stop.

Clearing Tabs

To clear the current tabs, enter TB.

Example

:ED FN5 XX NEW ITEM Top .TB 20 25 .I 001 ABC 002 ABCDCTRL+I       EF 003 123456789 004 RETURN Top .

Edit a new item. Set 2 tab stops. Insert text. New text is inserted. Note that pressing CTRL+I tabs over to the first tab stop.