### 16.5.2.1 Automatic indentation

After a block-opening statement, the next line is indented by 4 spaces (in the Python Shell window by one tab). After certain keywords (break, return etc.) the next line is dedented. In leading indentation, `Backspace` deletes up to 4 spaces if they are there. `Tab` inserts 1-4 spaces (in the Python Shell window one tab). See also the indent/dedent region commands in the edit menu.