Why are there lines in the text editor and can I get rid of them?

The gray vertical lines in the text editor are intentional!

Last updated - June 30, 2023

The gray vertical lines you see in your text editor are known as indentation lines. These are a visual representation of each tab in your code.

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Indentation lines are useful in HTML, for matching opening and closing tags, and Python where indentation is very important. They are a great tool for keeping your code clean and organized.

These indentation lines are built into the platform and cannot be removed.