# tb command

The tb command defines tab stops for
use by subsequent uses of the TAB key.

## Syntax

```
 tb tabstop{tabstop...}
```

## Parameter(s)

| tabstop | Indicates tab positions. |
| --- | --- |

## Description

Pressing Tab embeds a specific number of spaces in the current item. Each argument is separated
 by a space. The maximum is 16 tab stops.

Pressing Tab (or Ctrl+I) while in Insert mode positions the cursor to the next defined tab stop.
 The Tab key has no effect when positioned beyond the last tab stop. See [tabs command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/tabs-command/) in
 Terminal Control Language.

## Example(s)

```
 tb 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
```

## See also

- [c command (Editor processor)](https://d3codex.com/editor/c-command-editor-processor/)
- [Editor overview](https://d3codex.com/editor/editor-overview/)
- [tabs command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/tabs-command/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/editor/tb-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.