How do I increase the spacing between the text and the left line number column?

[hiforrest]

The text and left column are too close, almost touching. I need more space between them. I looked for a "margin" or "padding" setting but couldn't find it. Maybe it doesn't exist. Any idea how to increase the spacing?

[veksha]

i know only this trick:
you can type in console: ed.set_prop(PROP_GUTTER_EMPTY_WIDTH, 50)
but it will be temporary and only for the current editor (tab).

[hiforrest]

i know only this trick: you can type in console: ed.set_prop(PROP_GUTTER_EMPTY_WIDTH, 50) but it will be temporary and only for the current editor (tab).

Hey @veksha, big thanks for hacking together that makeshift fix – it worked like a charm! 🎉 hope the app devs consider rolling it into an official setting down the line. Cheers!

[Alexey-T]

imho it is not worth to make new option for
PROP_GUTTER_EMPTY_WIDTH api value.
we have too many opts.
user can write small plugin with on_start event.
this event can call API line which @veksha shown.

[Alexey-T]

steps

1. call 'Plugins / Make plugin'
2. fill dialog like this, check 2 events - on_start on_tab_change

new file in python is opened (auto created by Make Plugin). fill it like i show i attachement.
i attach 2 plugin files: install.inf and python file.

cuda_plg_gt.zip

it sets indent=50 pixels

screenshot shows only 1 checked event, need to check two.

[hiforrest]

Big thanks to @Alexey-T for the thorough explanation and the clear plugin instructions. I went through the steps you laid out and managed to successfully create the plugin. As a result, I'm now able to achieve the exact effect I was aiming for. Upon opening files in cudatext, I get a well-proportioned gap between the edge and the text (I actually adjusted the gap to 25), giving it a really airy and pleasant look. I really appreciate it!

[veksha]

@hiforrest

another interesting way to add empty space is to use centering_width option.

value of 50 is, i think, the center of CudaText window.
you can use values like 100 or 150. depends on your CudaText window size, editor font size, side panel width, etc...

[hiforrest]

Thanks for sharing the second tip. It also helps in preventing the text from sticking to the edge. I'll go with the first method for now as it fits my needs, and I've already developed the plugin following Alexey's instructions. Everything's working perfectly now. Nonetheless, I appreciate you bringing up the centering_width setting. I'll activate it when necessary in the future; I think it could come in handy in certain situations.

[Alexey-T]

BTW. maybe I can consider to add option. ok if few other editors have such option. what editors have it? if almost none, option is not nice for us.

[hiforrest]

In fact, I'm not sure which plain text editor allows for adjusting margins. My primary use of the editor is for plain text input and editing, rather than for coding. While having the text snug against the edge might be useful for observing code indentation, for my purposes, having it too close to the left side can actually be distracting and cause visual interference, leading to distraction.

This is why I raised this requirement. Regular rich text editors typically have appropriate default margins and can adjust margins, such as Office Word and WPS. Therefore, if it is to be used as a text editor(not code editor), margins are necessary to provide a more comfortable reading experience.