[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
Source: godotengine/godot