Koen Verbeeck • 1/19/2026

SSMS 22 still inserting tabs instead of spaces

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This article addresses a specific issue in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 where the editor inserts tabs despite the 'insert spaces' setting being enabled. It explains how a lesser-known setting in the query window's bottom-right corner overrides global preferences and provides a solution to switch back to spaces, applicable to SSMS 21 as well.

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