diff --git a/vim/ftplugin/php.vim b/vim/ftplugin/php.vim
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+" show existing tab with 4 spaces width
+set tabstop=4
+" when indenting with '>', use 4 spaces width
+set shiftwidth=4
+" On pressing tab, insert 4 spaces
+set expandtab