31.17 Indentation ================= The indentation functions are used to examine, move to, and change whitespace that is at the beginning of a line. Some of the functions can also change whitespace elsewhere on a line. Columns and indentation count from zero at the left margin.
· Primitive Indent Functions used to count and insert indentation. · Mode-Specific Indent Customize indentation for different modes. · Region Indent Indent all the lines in a region. · Relative Indent Indent the current line based on previous lines. · Indent Tabs Adjustable, typewriter-like tab stops. · Motion by Indent Move to first non-blank character.