How do you record a macro to convert 4-space indentation to 2-space?

Q: How do you record a macro to convert 4-space indentation to 2-space?

`qa:s/^ / /\njq` Record a macro that substitutes leading 4-space indentation with 2 spaces on each line. Apply across the file to change indentation style.

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`qa:s/^    /  /
jq` Record a macro that substitutes leading 4-space indentation with 2 spaces on each line. Apply across the file to change indentation style.

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