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Web Development - Misc.

When is a Space Not a Space?

When it's a   space.

Normally, web browsers will compress multiple spaces in text to one space. However, if you use   for a space character, most web browsers interpret this as 'you really wanted a space there, didn't you? Fine, I'll give you one!" Note that not every web browser supports this tip; but, all the majors handle this special space just fine.

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