title: How can I use tabs for indentation in IntelliJ IDEA?
body: <p>How can I use tabs instead of multiple spaces for indentation in IntelliJ IDEA 11.0?</p>
  
  <p>I have "Use tab character" <em>checked</em> under "Code Style" > "General" > "Default Indent Options". And also tried to have "Smart tabs" checked, but it doesn't help.</p>
  
  <p>From the <a href="http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/webhelp/general-3.html" rel="noreferrer">documentation</a>:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>If this check box is selected, tab characters are used:</p>
    
    <ul>
    <li>On pressing the Tab key</li>
    <li>For indentation</li>
    <li>For code reformatting</li>
    </ul>
    
    <p>Otherwise, spaces are used instead of tabs.</p>
  </blockquote>