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rph08 · 29 March 2017, 10:34 AM

33 y/o and I was taught two spaces back in the 9th grade.

Solidarity · 29 March 2017, 11:10 AM

One space is proper when using a computer... two spaces was only for typewriter generated documents.

There isn't even a debate about this... all major style guides (APA, Chicago, AP, US GAO) say one space.

BrazenC5 · 29 March 2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Beo3

One now. I also learned on a manual typewriter in the seventh grade (Thanks Mrs Heineman!) and was taught to use a double space. It just doesn't appear correct to me while using a computer.

Two spaces, c'mon Airman!!

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Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidarity

One space is proper when using a computer... two spaces was only for typewriter generated documents.

There isn't even a debate about this... all major style guides (APA, Chicago, AP, US GAO) say one space.

This. I've worked in publishing and journalism for 25 years, from the proofreading desk to the editor's chair, American and British publications, and have never known a style guide to say two spaces after a full stop.

HobokenRolex · 30 March 2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

Two spaces and the Oxford comma.

This is what I learned! I'm coming around on the spaces, though. Damn auto-correct on phones.

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 12:08 PM

Proportional spacing in word processors has killed the need for two spaces after a full stop, but I see no reason to change what has worked fine for 40 years.

Tony64 · 30 March 2017, 12:09 PM

Guys, despite the variety of opinions this is really not subject for debate.
One space is correct after a period. Not just acceptable, but correct.

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony64

Guys, despite the variety of opinions this is really not subject for debate.
One space is correct after a period. Not just acceptable, but correct.

It's called writing style, not writing law. Two spaces is as correct as one in many settings.

Tony64 · 30 March 2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It's called writing style, not writing law. Two spaces is as correct as one in many settings.

Agree to disagree. Style is fine if it's handwriting or content. Punctuation has rules, including proper spaces.

Not going to debate.

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony64

Agree to disagree. Style is fine if it's handwriting or content. Punctuation has rules, including proper spaces.

Not going to debate.

jmiicustomz · 30 March 2017, 12:24 PM

2 here.

To know the future is to be trapped by it

hugs · 30 March 2017, 12:33 PM

Three

Star Ferry · 30 March 2017, 12:46 PM

I've always used one space. I've had a PC since I was 5 years old, so I grew up typing on a keyboard. Until I read this thread, I had no idea that some people intentionally used 2 spaces

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I've always used one space. I've had a PC since I was 5 years old, so I grew up typing on a keyboard. Until I read this thread, I had no idea that some people intentionally used 2 spaces

I learned two in college. Some scientific publication submissions needed two at that time as well. And, the US Army style guide required two while I was in. The two space style was pervasive.

Proportional spacing fixed any need for two spaces, but my iPhone will automatically terminate a sentence with two spaces. Why change now?

BNA/LION · 30 March 2017, 01:12 PM

One normally for me. However, been experimenting with two. Both work fine.

Bluside · 30 March 2017, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I learned two in college. Some scientific publication submissions needed two at that time as well. And, the US Army style guide required two while I was in. The two space style was pervasive.

Proportional spacing fixed any need for two spaces, but my iPhone will automatically terminate a sentence with two spaces. Why change now?

My phone and iPad also do this. By tapping the space bar twice, it will add a period and a space.

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

My phone and iPad also do this. By tapping the space bar twice, it will add a period and a space.

Proof that two spaces is the correct answer. A 100 billion dollar company can't be wrong.

Psmith · 30 March 2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

My phone and iPad also do this. By tapping the space bar twice, it will add a period and a space.

And TRF will remove one of the spaces!

sco · 30 March 2017, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Proof that two spaces is the correct answer. A 100 billion dollar company can't be wrong.

More like 700 billion!!!

Abdullah71601 · 30 March 2017, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sco

More like 700 billion!!!

I must have dislexed that.

experimentjon · 31 March 2017, 06:08 AM

27. I always use two spaces when typing. (Probably learned it when I started using computers in second grade.) I think it makes things easier to read. That said, I don't mind when I hit double space on my iPhone and it autocorrects to a period and a single space. But whenever it's longer prose, I like the second space to separate the sentences.

jwill051 · 31 March 2017, 10:16 AM

Always 2 was the way I was taught many years ago and I still adhere to that rule.

kneedeep · 31 March 2017, 10:45 AM

I use one. Two is wasted space. One looks and flows better.

seand442 · 31 March 2017, 10:53 AM

Always 2, unless the MS word grammar nazi gives me a blue line to change it.

breitlings · 31 March 2017, 10:56 AM

I believe strunk and white Elements of Style dictates two spaces.

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Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	I've always used one space. I've had a PC since I was 5 years old, so I grew up typing on a keyboard. Until I read this thread, I had no idea that some people intentionally used 2 spaces

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experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	27. I always use two spaces when typing. (Probably learned it when I started using computers in second grade.) I think it makes things easier to read. That said, I don't mind when I hit double space on my iPhone and it autocorrects to a period and a single space. But whenever it's longer prose, I like the second space to separate the sentences.

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jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Always 2 was the way I was taught many years ago and I still adhere to that rule.

31 March 2017, 10:45 AM	#53
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	I use one. Two is wasted space. One looks and flows better.

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