CLR Tabs To Spaces - Version 1.20 Convert tab characters to space characters in text files and on the clipboard. The tab locations are equally spaced and can be customized. Here are some uses for the program: Convert a text file containing a tab delimited table for import into a graphics design or CAD program. Convert a formatted table on the clipboard and paste it into an e-mail message as plain text. Convert source code, usually tabbed at 4 characters instead of 8, for an e-mail message or a word processor.