---
title: tab_width
description: Columns a tab occupies when measuring line width. Defaults to `4`
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/reference/core/tab_width
---

# tab_width
Columns a tab occupies when measuring line width.

## Values


| Value       | Notes        |
|-------------|--------------|
| `<integer>` | Any integer. |

**Default:** `4`
*This option accepts a freeform value. No canned example is generated.*
```ini
tab_width = <value>
```