# Post formatting using   for tab indentations **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109 **Category:** Support **Tags:** markdown **Created:** [January 9, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109 "2026-01-09T20:03:59Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 6
### Author: ![Lilly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/lilly/32/575047_2.png) [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly) #### Post date: [January 10, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109/6 "2026-01-10T00:54:46Z")
> [@hipp0](#): > > That code works until you add other code into the post then it breaks everything. If you want to recreate it, add ` ` 8 times for paragraph indents then add that code above. It changes the formatting on everything. that isn’t what your OP said. > [@hipp0](#): > > They were working until I added a center align image using this code: please make your posts clearer if you want help. I would recommend reading some of the #Documentation topics. if you want to learn how to use markdown, html and other allowable formatting, this is a start: > [@Formatting posts using markdown, BBCode, and HTML](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-posts-using-markdown-bbcode-and-html/239348): > > bookmark This reference guide details all the formatting options available in Discourse posts, including markdown, BBCode, and HTML. It specifies what is supported and provides resources where you can see examples. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users Understanding supported formatting in posts While plain text is sufficient for most replies, Discourse allows users to enhance the formatting of their posts by using markdown, BBCode, and HTML. This guide explains what types … --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-formatting-using-nbsp-for-tab-indentations/393109)._