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TAB-OUT V1.0
by Robert Whitney
1986
Introduction: TAB-OUT is a useful utility program that was
inspired by copying documentation to the printer, only to find
out that the tab characters that were used by the author caused
large spaces of 8 characters. This size is the standard tab
spacing, but is rarely used, especially by programers. Most
programers will use tabs of 4 spaces or less. When these files
are copied to the printer the tab characters are interpreted by
the printer as 8 spaces, and lines will often overflow to the
next line, making the printed copy hard to read. TAB-OUT removes
these tab characters and replaces them with four spaces (default)
or any number of spaces you wish to specify.
Usage: To use TAB-OUT type TABOUT and the program will start
running. The first thing the program asks for is a source file
name. This is the name of the file you wish to take the tab
characters out of. The next thing the program will ask for is the
name of the new file it will create using spaces instead of the
bothersome tab characters. The final thing TAB-OUT needs to know
is how many spaces you wish to replace the tabs with, any number
from 1 to 8 is recommended. Four spaces are the default and just
pressing return at this prompt will result in this amount. More
than 8 will work, although it seems to be defeating the purpose
of TAB-OUT.
TAB-OUT will now create a new file using the the specified number
of spaces instead of the tab character. It will leave the old
file intact for you to do with as you see fit. As the program
runs the lines of text will be displayed. Pressing the <ESC> key
will exit TAB-OUT during this process. You will be able to exit
TAB-OUT during the input section by pressing the <CONTROL> and
the <C> keys at the same time.
This program is public domain. Feel free to pass it on to others.
There is no warranty either implied or specific, and the user is
solely responsible for the usage of this program.
Any comments or suggestions about this product may be made by
contacting me at:
Bob Whitney
1257 Century Av. N. #13
Maplewood, MN. 55119
770-0422
If you write and wish a reply please include a S.A.S.E.