Emacs org-mode - format source block

Question

Is it possible to get org-mode to use indentation rules of the specified language? For example, if I have the code below, I'd like var x; to indent properly when I hit the tab key (just as it would in javascript mode).

#+BEGIN_SRC javascript
function foo() {
var x;
}
#+END_SRC

I have set (setq org-src-fontify-natively t) which has enabled syntax highlighting, but not code formatting.

Formatting should be okay if you hit C-'. Is this no option for you? — Tobias
@Tobias That actives another pane which is not as convenient, especially if I already have another buffer open there. I'd like to be able to do the same thing inline if that's possible. — armandino
I get correct indentation when hitting TAB inside the source block. Only comment is that the whole block is indented 2 spaces. — Juancho
If I set the option org-src-fontify-natively to t indentation works, but after indentation point jumps back to the first line of the source block. org-version gives 8.2.5h. — Tobias
Sorry, in my last comment I meant org-src-tab-acts-natively. See the answer below. The jumping of the point was caused by my customization. The indentation works if I start emacs with the option -Q. — Tobias

Tobias Tobias · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-19T20:41:24

Customize the option org-src-tab-acts-natively to t. With this setting tab works as you expect it in the source code block. The additional indentation by two spaces is removed if you tangle the source code block or edit it with C-c '. My org-version is 8.2.5h.

Emacs org-mode - format source block

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