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33.17 Indentation ¶

The indentation functions are used to examine, move to, and change whitespace that is at the beginning of a line. Some of the functions can also change whitespace elsewhere on a line. Columns and indentation count from zero at the left margin.

• Indentation Primitives
• Indentation Controlled by Major Mode
• Indenting an Entire Region
• Indentation Relative to Previous Lines
• Adjustable Tab Stops
• Indentation-Based Motion Commands