How to Type TAB in Notepad++ when 'Replace by Space' is Enabled?

Question

With the 'Replace by Space' option enabled in Notepad++ (Preferences > Language > Replace by Space), is there is a key combination which inserts a tab character without it being replaced by spaces?

Answer 1

Use Alt+009, with the 009 being typed on the numeric keypad. That'll send a Tab character, and in my testing, Notepad++ won't intercept and replace it, even with the Replace by space setting enabled.

(You can probably get away with just 09, but I was taught long ago that Alt sequences should always be at least three characters.)