If the converted-to spaces would correctly align your text, you can wrap the "CODE" tags around the text. I typed the below in Notepad with a tab between each word. Then cut/pasted here, highlighted, then clicked the # in the formatting bar to add the CODE tags.
Code:
This is a
test to see
if tabs will
work with the
CODE tag.
Paul points out the correct way to "make" tabs work, but unless you are doing something that requires it (like showing CODE), there is no reason to ever use tabs in the forums. You may not use multiple spaces either. This is a forum, not a novel or textbook. :wink: