tab stop
The term "tab stop" originates from typewriters and is widely used in word processors and text editors to align text.
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Definition
B2Text Editing
(technical)A predefined position in a text document where the cursor moves when the Tab key is pressed, used for aligning text.
Example
- When you press the Tab key, the cursor jumps to the next tab stop.
- Setting multiple tab stops helps in creating well-aligned columns of text.
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