What you need is a "Non-Breaking Space", in actual HTML code, it is represented by In a WYSIWYG editor like dreamweaver, there is usually a key combination that will insert one for you, I think it is CTRL-SPACE.
Multiple spaces, line-ends, and tabs normally collapse to a single space in HTML. You can prevent that by using the PRE element, or by declaring "white-space: pre;" in CSS.
If you just want to increase word spacing in a group of words, use the "word-spacing" property in CSS for better control of the amount of space added.
Cordially, David
Cordially, David
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Why are you trying to insert an extra space? All of the above answers are good ones, but I'm thinking from a semantic perspective. What's the purpose of the nbsp? I don't really think there are a lot of reasons for using nbsp's but we might be able to think of some. If it's a presentational issue then it should be handled using CSS. If it's because you were taught to type with two spaces after a period, then you should try to unlearn that habit (it's a hold over from old typewriters and isn't necessary anymore).
David - does word-spacing actually work? I'm going to have to try that out... (I mean, is it supported by browsers)
It is supported Meg, the same properties as letter-spacing which I seem to use a lot lately... it's at Topic 16.4 here http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2/text.html
No, I mean does it actually work in web browsers? supported != part of the w3c spec. I know it's in the spec. Letter-spacing is in there too but isn't supported by browsers
Well I also mean supported in browsers as far as I remember, as in I use it all the time... I think my previous post wasn't clear enough... sorry bout that... The link was suppose to clarify you with it's property...
Letter-spacing works in IE 5.01 and up; Firefox 2, Opera 9, Netscape 7.2, and Moz 1.7.
Word-spacing works in the above except for IE 5.01 and IE 5.5.
Incidentally, I sometimes use a negative letter-spacing for headings. Depending on the font, it can give a nice effect. Letter-spacing: -1px; is usually enough.
Cordially, David.
Cordially, David
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delete from internet where user_agent="MSIE" and version < 8;
That's a good idea, David! I'll have to try that sometime.
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Greg K posted this at 01:48 — 24th May 2007.
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What you need is a "Non-Breaking Space", in actual HTML code, it is represented by In a WYSIWYG editor like dreamweaver, there is usually a key combination that will insert one for you, I think it is CTRL-SPACE.
-Greg
webwiz posted this at 02:14 — 24th May 2007.
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Multiple spaces, line-ends, and tabs normally collapse to a single space in HTML. You can prevent that by using the PRE element, or by declaring "white-space: pre;" in CSS.
If you just want to increase word spacing in a group of words, use the "word-spacing" property in CSS for better control of the amount of space added.
Cordially, David
Cordially, David
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delete from internet where user_agent="MSIE" and version < 8;
kb posted this at 02:05 — 24th May 2007.
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When you want a space you can do this:
<p>Here's some text...and some more. But NOW here's two spaces!</p>The character is literally a space. Any number you want, just use the as a spacebar-hit.
Megan posted this at 13:15 — 24th May 2007.
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Why are you trying to insert an extra space? All of the above answers are good ones, but I'm thinking from a semantic perspective. What's the purpose of the nbsp? I don't really think there are a lot of reasons for using nbsp's but we might be able to think of some. If it's a presentational issue then it should be handled using CSS. If it's because you were taught to type with two spaces after a period, then you should try to unlearn that habit (it's a hold over from old typewriters and isn't necessary anymore).
David - does word-spacing actually work? I'm going to have to try that out... (I mean, is it supported by browsers)
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demonhale posted this at 01:22 — 25th May 2007.
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It is supported Meg, the same properties as letter-spacing which I seem to use a lot lately... it's at Topic 16.4 here http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2/text.html
Megan posted this at 12:51 — 25th May 2007.
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No, I mean does it actually work in web browsers? supported != part of the w3c spec. I know it's in the spec. Letter-spacing is in there too but isn't supported by browsers
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Megan posted this at 13:22 — 25th May 2007.
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Well surprise surpirse, they actually do work! And even in IE 6!
demonhale posted this at 02:18 — 26th May 2007.
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Well I also mean supported in browsers as far as I remember, as in I use it all the time... I think my previous post wasn't clear enough... sorry bout that... The link was suppose to clarify you with it's property...
webwiz posted this at 19:17 — 26th May 2007.
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Thanks for the test page, Megan.
Checking on Win xp pro, your page shows:
Letter-spacing works in IE 5.01 and up; Firefox 2, Opera 9, Netscape 7.2, and Moz 1.7.
Word-spacing works in the above except for IE 5.01 and IE 5.5.
Incidentally, I sometimes use a negative letter-spacing for headings. Depending on the font, it can give a nice effect. Letter-spacing: -1px; is usually enough.
Cordially, David.
Cordially, David
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Megan posted this at 13:15 — 28th May 2007.
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That's a good idea, David! I'll have to try that sometime.
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