diff --git a/.nanorc b/.nanorc
index 28f0b27..142afce 100644
--- a/.nanorc
+++ b/.nanorc
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 ## Use 4-space tabsize
 set tabsize 4
+set tabstospaces
 
 ## Don't display the helpful shortcut lists at the bottom of the screen.
 set nohelp