Tags: `[Feature]`, `[Fix]`, `[CritFix]`, `[Minor]`, `[Project]`, `[Rework]`, `[Conf]`, `[Test]`, `[Rules]`
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+## Edit Tool - Whitespace Handling
+
+The Read tool uses `→` to mark where line numbers end and file content begins.
+
+**Rule:** Copy the EXACT whitespace that appears after the `→` marker.
+- Whatever appears between `→` and the code text is what's actually in the file
+- That whitespace must be used EXACTLY in Edit tool's old_string
+- Don't count arrows, don't interpret - just copy what's after the `→`
+
+**Example:**
+14→ private byte tag;
+For Edit, use: ` private byte tag;` (copy everything after →, including the two tabs)
+
+**If Edit fails:** Stop and explain the problem. Do not attempt sed/awk/bash workarounds.
+
+**IMPORTANT**: Trust the Read tool output. Copy what's after `→` into Edit immediately. DO NOT verify with sed/od/grep first - that's wasting time and the instructions already tell you to stop if Edit fails, not to pre-verify.