---
name: "strtabify"
section: "3pub"
platform: "linux"
package: "publib-dev"
version: "0.40-4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/strtabify"
---

# strtabify(3pub)

convert runs of spaces and tabs to tabs

## NAME

strtabify - convert runs of spaces and tabs to tabs

## SYNOPSIS

```
#include <publib.h>
char *strtabify(char *str, size_t tabsize);
```

## DESCRIPTION

*strtabify* will converts spaces and tabs to tabs and spaces (using the minimal amount of spaces required, possibly none), while preserving indentation.  Tab positions are set every *tabsize* columns.

## RETURN VALUE

*strtabify* will return its first argument.

## SEE ALSO

publib(3), struntabify(3)

## AUTHOR

Lars Wirzenius (lars.wirzenius@helsinki.fi)