Four main preferences exist today:
- Some authors believe that text using double-spaces between sentences is more readable than text written with only one space after the period.[13][28][29][30]
- Some authors believe that proportionally spaced fonts have made double-spacing redundant, and that it should only be used in a monospaced (nonproportional) font.[31] The argument here is that double-spacing was an attempt in a monospaced font to create the effect of proportional fonts' spaces, and that the ready availability now of proportional fonts renders a double-space redundant. However, the width of spacing in a proportional font width is nearly always narrower than an em space.
- Some authors (particularly professional designers or typographers) believe that double-spacing creates an unappealing appearance.[18][32][33]
- Some authors believe best practice is dependent on the particular typeface being used.[34]
I would always leave one space after a full stop. This is two spaces and does not look right. This is one space and looks better in my opinion.
callybags [Donegal English "Killybegs"?]
Can't see it.
This is an HTML page.
It doesn't show double spaces.
I found that out when writing my website.
HTH
ONQ.
Me too! It was always convention when I was at 'typing' school and I have always used two spaces between sentences since then.As a secretary/PA for over 14 years I was always trained to use two spaces after a full stop but I'm unsure if there is any particular rule. That's certainly what we were taught back in the days of the manual typewriter!!!
I have always used 2 spaces after a full stop and 1 space after a comma - I was told once that this was how you should do it so at this stage it's a habit.
Miles off with "Killybegs"
I see what you mean- on looking back I can't see the difference either.
How does this work? Does it correct itself?
Confused!
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