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Using tabs in a text box

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Hi,

Is it possible to set tabs in a text box?
If so, where can I find this feature?
If not, would you consider to add this feature?

Kind regards,
Piet
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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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Hello PRBruinsam,
Currently we do not offer this function, so, thank you for the feature request!
Before we can begin to seriously consider this, we must weigh the advantages a feature like this would offer to our client base.
I have spoken with a few of my colleagues on the matter, and we would like some input from you on how such a function could be made to appeal to all of our users.
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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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I am working at an accounting firm.
Very often we have to provide a more detailed breakdown of an invoice.
For example:

Item A € 1.000
Item B € 2.000
Item C € 3.000

Total € 6.000

In this case it would be very handy if I could set a tab to create a sort of column for the amounts (€).
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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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Hello PRBruinsma,
Thank you again for the feature request, however I am afraid that this is not currently possible. The development team are currently working on a feature for creating tables within the Editor, Is this what you are looking for?

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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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If the table would be sufficiently configurable then it could be an alternative.
The point is that it's not always clear in advance how many items (lines) are needed.
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I'm afraid that at the moment the function is too early in the development process to offer any specifics about how exactly it will work, but I can certainly speak with the team about this. As per usual, I cannot make a guarantee, but I can promise it will be seriously considered.
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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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For now thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Regards.
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:)
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Re: Using tabs in a text box

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Hi,

In the latest update (version 7.0.327.0) the requested feature has been added.
Now it is possible to set tabs in a text box.
Thank you very much!
This is great!

Kind regards,
Piet
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:)
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