Message 215288 - Python tracker

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> IDLE defaults to indenting with 4 spaces in editor windows, 
> but hard TABs in the Python Shell window.  This is inconsistent 
> with PEP 8; what's worse, it's makes copy-paste code between 
> the shell and editor windows confusing and dangerous!

I also teach Python and find this to be a major PITA.

A Cntl-T turns tabs off but leaves the tab spacing at eight.