How can I configure NetBeans to insert tabs instead of a bunch of spaces?

Netbeans Problem Overview

When I hit Tab for indenting code, I like to get a real tab. Meaning that when I select that, I only have one large thing selected. NetBeans inserts 5 spaces instead of a tab when I hit Tab. Is there a way I can change that?

Netbeans Solutions

Solution 1 - Netbeans

Go to Tools-> Options-> Editor-> Formatting and uncheck Expand tabs to spaces:

Expand Tabs to Spaces

Ensure you also pick coherent values for "Number of Spaces per indent" and "Tab Size".

Additionally, you can check all the items in the Language combo and make sure they all use the general setting.

Use All Languages Setting

You can also change it in a per-project fashion. Right click on the project icon, select Properties and review the Formatting category.

Use project specific options

These menu items remain valid as of NetBeans 8.0.

Solution 2 - Netbeans

It seems to work if you select the same value for "Number of Spaces per Indent" and "Tab Size", after unchecking the "Expand Tabs to Spaces" Option, in Tools -> Options -> Editor -> Formatting, for example:

[ ] Expand Tabs to Spaces
Number of Spaces per Indent: [ 4]
Tab Size:                    [ 4]
....

Solution 3 - Netbeans

For NetBeans 7.1.2,

I needed to go to Tools -> Options -> Editor -> Expand Tabs to Spaces and uncheck that one (make sure you have "All Languages" selected). And also put an "8" for both Number of Spaces per Indent and Tab Size.

Just having the same value there does not do the trick for me. It must be 8.

Solution 4 - Netbeans

In Tools-> Options-> Editor-> Formatting Expand tabs to spaces should be unchecked and Number of Spaces per Indent should be equal with Tab Size. Also check when you change Language from All languages to other there Override Global Options should be unchecked, too.

Solution 5 - Netbeans

Netbeans IDE 8.2 (OSX)

Goto File -> Project Properties (Your Project)

Select Formatting in Categories:

Click on Edit global options.

Then Click on Ok

Uncheck : Expand tabs to space.
Click on : Apply
Click On : Ok

If you want set project specific then :

Select : Use project specific options.
Uncheck : Expand tabs to space.
You can also select Language (PHP)