It’s a surprisingly common question among writers, editors, and designers: should you use one space or two after a period?
If you learned to type on a typewriter, you might be used to adding two spaces after a sentence. This convention helped create clearer sentence breaks because typewriters used monospaced fonts – where every character takes up the same amount of space.
But with modern computers and proportional fonts, the need for double spaces has largely disappeared.
Why Single Space Is the Modern Standard
Today, major style guides – including APA, MLA, and the Chicago Manual of Style – recommend using a single space after a period. Using one space makes text look cleaner and easier to read, especially in digital content and web design, where consistent spacing improves the overall appearance and user experience.
Double spacing can create uneven gaps that interrupt the flow and make text look less professional.
What About UltimateWB?
At UltimateWB, we write our own website content using a single space after periods. We believe every detail matters in presenting your brand clearly and professionally – even something as subtle as sentence spacing.
That said, UltimateWB as a website builder does not enforce any rule on your spacing. You are free to format your website’s content however you like, whether that’s with one space, two spaces, or your own style.
We just think one space looks best and keeps things modern and polished.
Related: Why a Customizable Website Builder is the Key to Unique Branding
Final Thoughts
If you’re updating your writing habits, switching to a single space after periods is a smart choice. It aligns with current style standards and helps your text look clean and professional, especially online.
Remember: your website – and every sentence on it – is part of your brand’s impression. Why not make it the best it can be?
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