diff --git a/.editorconfig b/.editorconfig
index e1d0bd02..fcbcc54b 100644
--- a/.editorconfig
+++ b/.editorconfig
@@ -23,3 +23,7 @@ trim_trailing_whitespace = true
 indent_style = space
 indent_size = 4
 max_line_length = 80
+
+[Makefile]
+# Use tabs for indentation (Makefiles require tabs)
+indent_style = tab