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How many spaces come after a period? It is generally agreed that having only one space after a period or punctuation mark is correct. While some may believe that either way is right, Microsoft formally settled the space debate in 2020 and sided with everyone who thinks one space is correct, not two.
When did CMOS first recommend one space (instead of two) after periods and colons? I found the one-space rule in the 15th edition, but I remember hearing somewhere that it goes back to the 13th edition.
While there are many formal rules for punctuation marks and formatting, it’s easy to get tripped up on whether to use one or two spaces after a period. Learn why two spaces were originally used after a period and why the general rule today is to use one space after a period.
According to research, the preference for two spaces after a period falls along generational lines. Studies have shown that, beginning with millennials, younger generations widely prefer the single space after a period.
Is it better to use one space or two spaces after a period? Find the definitive answer for one of the most divisive topics this side of the Oxford comma with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors.
Learn how many spaces you should use after a period in your writing. Find out why some people use one space after a period while others use two spaces.
One or two spaces in business writing? I have a clear and easy answer for this question: One space is correct. In traditional typewriting, it was common to use two spaces after a period to enhance readability due to monospaced fonts. Using two spaces hurts your writing if you're doing it today.
In its most recent version, the sixth edition (2010), the APA manual recommends two spaces between sentences for draft manuscripts. But even the APA acknowledges that the single space is standard for professional publications. The Bottom Line.
Leave one space after a period or other concluding punctuation mark, unless your instructor prefers two spaces. Whichever spacing you choose, be sure to use it consistently throughout your paper. See the MLA’s formatting guidelines for more information.
The Chicago Manual of Style (1), the AP Stylebook (2), and the Modern Language Association (3) all recommend using one space after a period at the end of a sentence. (emphasis mine) If you plan on publishing, one space is your best bet.