#123502·godot

[Code Editor] Searching tab character is impossible

Author: namniavCreated Sep 14, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026
Labelsdiscussiontopic:editorusability

Tested versions

Reproducible in v4.6.2.stable.official [71f334935]

System information

Apple silicon macOS

Issue description

It's impossible to search (Cmd+F) for strings containing tab (\t) characters in the code editor, whether by typing or pasting. All tab characters in the search query are automatically removed.

Steps to reproduce

Try to search(Command+F) a tab character in code editor.

Minimal reproduction project (MRP)

Not needed