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Which is correct? One space or two spaces to start a new sentence?
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:40 pm
I have older employees that insist you're supposed to put two spaces after a period to start a new sentence.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:41 pm to TigerSaints318
Two spaces was taught in typing classes, but it probably doesn't matter any more.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:42 pm to TigerSaints318
Also, who gives a frick about an Oxford comma?
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:42 pm to TigerSaints318
2 is what your suppose to do, but you just keep doing you man. Dont let the tyrant hold you down!
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:42 pm to TigerSaints318
currently it is mandatory to use one space while writing my thesis. Therefore, I'll take that as correct.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:43 pm to TigerSaints318
Use one space.
Two spaces was a thing necessary on typewriters.
Two spaces was a thing necessary on typewriters.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:44 pm to TigerSaints318
Either is correct. I use two.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:44 pm to TigerSaints318
One. Always one. Unless you're seventy years old
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:46 pm to TigerSaints318
Two spaces I believe is how a lot of schools taught it, but it seems to be an antiquated style nowadays that some people still do just because it's how they were taught.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 6:33 pm to TigerSaints318
MLA standards change every year as do all of the "standards". So, space your sentences the way you prefer.
Except for pretentious and anal pricks, no one will notice or care if you use one or two spaces between sentences.
Except for pretentious and anal pricks, no one will notice or care if you use one or two spaces between sentences.
This post was edited on 12/11/14 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 12/11/14 at 6:36 pm to TigerSaints318
I'm in my 20s and was always taught two spaces. It isn't just an old person thing.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 6:37 pm to TigerSaints318
I use two
Posted on 12/11/14 at 6:53 pm to TigerSaints318
I have always used two...and frankly, I am not plannin to devote the effort necessary to break that habit any time soon.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 6:59 pm to TigerSaints318
Two spaces.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:04 pm to TigerSaints318
Neither. It's one space to end a sentence. Zero spaces to begin one.
This post was edited on 12/12/14 at 1:06 am
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:07 pm to TigerSaints318
Two spaces during the Age of the Typewriter.
One space in the Digital Age.
One space in the Digital Age.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:20 pm to TigerSaints318
1 space is for slackers
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:21 pm to TigerSaints318
Today, it is one.
End. fricking. Thread.
End. fricking. Thread.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:21 pm to TigerSaints318
2. Kids these days....
Posted on 12/11/14 at 7:53 pm to TigerSaints318
I grew up using two, but have heard more often than not that one is the official way. Most places on the Internet make everything one space anyway, so whatever.
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