diff --git a/data/pluma.schemas.in.in b/data/pluma.schemas.in.in
index 9fe1532..6b0072a 100755
--- a/data/pluma.schemas.in.in
+++ b/data/pluma.schemas.in.in
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
       <applyto>/apps/pluma/preferences/editor/colors/scheme</applyto>
       <owner>pluma</owner>
       <type>string</type>
-      <default>classic</default>
+      <default>tango</default>
       <locale name="C">
 	<short>Style Scheme</short>
 	<long>The ID of a GtkSourceView Style Scheme used to
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
       <applyto>/apps/pluma/preferences/editor/tabs/tabs_size</applyto>
       <owner>pluma</owner>
       <type>int</type>
-      <default>8</default>
+      <default>4</default>
       <locale name="C">
 	<short>Tab Size</short>
 	<long>Specifies the number of spaces that should be displayed