How can PHP developers ensure that code copied from Notepad++ into a forum does not require reformatting due to tab indentation issues?

When copying PHP code from Notepad++ into a forum, developers can ensure that tab indentation issues do not require reformatting by converting tabs to spaces before pasting the code. This can be done by configuring Notepad++ to use spaces instead of tabs for indentation. By setting the tab width and converting existing tabs to spaces, the code will maintain its formatting when pasted into the forum.

// Configure Notepad++ to use spaces instead of tabs for indentation
// 1. Go to Settings -> Preferences -> Language -> Tab Settings
// 2. Set the tab size and replace by spaces options
// 3. Convert existing tabs to spaces before copying code

// Example PHP code snippet
function exampleFunction() {
    $variable = 10;
    if ($variable > 5) {
        echo "Variable is greater than 5";
    } else {
        echo "Variable is less than or equal to 5";
    }
}