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You probably learned to type on a typewriter.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s ok. Let us teach you why typing a double space after a period
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Times have changed.<\/div>

Technology<\/span><\/h4>

The visual spacing that comes from a double-space after a period is now built into modern fonts and has been for some time. HTML has also eliminated double spaces, rendering them obsolete in modern (online) publishing.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t

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It saves space and time.<\/div>

Efficiency<\/span><\/h4>

Let’s face it, we’re all time-strapped. It not only takes less time and energy to type a single space, it saves space in long-form content like books, magazines and blogs. That may seem like a stretch, but every little bit helps.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t

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It just looks better.<\/div>

Visual Appeal<\/span><\/h4>

This one is subjective, but most people find the aesthetics of single spaces more appealing. It’s a cleaner, simpler look. Why riddle your written page with visual holes when your text can flow without the extra long pauses?<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t <\/div>

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Don\u2019t believe us?<\/span><\/h2>

Here’s what the Modern Language Association
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Definitive Proof! Sort of.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t
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