Changing indentation settings in the Spyder editor for Python

Question

I am using the Spyder editor for Python. I need to change the indentation setting (e.g., let \"tab\" mean \"4 spaces\").

How do I accomplish this?

Answer 1

go to >>>Tools in the menu bar

Preferences >>> Editor >>> Advanced settings >>> Indentation characters

set indentation characters: to "4 spaces"

hurray! Mission accomplished