Back tab does not match forward tab

[jaymf]

I’m finding an inconsistency between the forward tab and back tab:

If in the settings the forward tab is set to 4 spaces, the back tab, when invoked, is not retreating 4 spaces, but rather 2 spaces…

This creates a misalignment in text and requires additional key strokes to synchronize…

Am I missing a setting that synchronizes these functions?

[jaymf]

@agiletortoise any thoughts here?

[iwc]

Could have a look at

TIP: Setup Tab / Shift-Tab Indentation Shortcuts

Drafts ships with example actions to indent and outdent text, either on the current line or selected lines. By default, these actions are installed in the “Editing” action group (often used in the Action Bar), and are assigned to the external keyboard shortcuts ⌘-] and ⌘-[, which are commonly used shortcuts for these functions in text editors. Many are accustomed to using Tab and Shift-Tab as the indentation keyboard shortcuts, which are the more common shortcuts in more word-processor style ed…

[FlohGro]

Thanks you mentioned it, I was thinking about the same thing but forgot to answer.

Do you have the Outdent Action set to the keyboard shortcut Shift+Tab? The Action does not access the settings.

[iwc]

Yes, modifying the External Keyboard shortcut allows adding < Tab > & <Shift+Tab>

[FlohGro]

Then you need to edit the action and change it to 4 spaces outdenting

[iwc]

Actually, that is strange because my Indent & Outdent match whether the Tab Key setting is Tab or 4 Spaces.

[agiletortoise]

What action do you have configured to run when using shift-tab? If you have the up-to-date and current Indent and Outdent actions, they will use the option you have configured. Make sure they are up-to-date.

[jaymf]

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

Updating to the latest actions has resolved the issue.

Much appreciated.