How to make TAB in org-mode correctly align simple lists?

Question

When using org-mode, I often write simple lists using either "-" or numbers. When I move to the next line using RET, then TAB, the cursor always moves eight spaces beyond the beginning of the line, instead of aligning them with the marker above.

This screen shot should be useful to understand what I mean ...

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Thank you for your help, Ryan Kaskell.

Answer 1

M-return (.. org-meta-return); , , , .

Answer 2

org-indent-mode.

Answer 3

You should also take a look at setting the variable org-blank-before-new-entryto prevent the setting of blank lines between elements when used M-return.