{"id":5973,"date":"2025-05-23T02:06:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?p=5973"},"modified":"2025-05-23T02:06:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:06:40","slug":"single-space-vs-double-space-after-a-period-which-should-you-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/5973\/single-space-vs-double-space-after-a-period-which-should-you-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Space vs. Double Space After a Period: Which Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Period<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a surprisingly common question among writers, editors, and designers: should you use one space or two after a period?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with modern computers and proportional fonts, the need for double spaces has largely disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Single Space Is the Modern Standard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, major style guides – including APA, MLA, and the Chicago Manual of Style – recommend using a single space<\/strong> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double spacing can create uneven gaps that interrupt the flow and make text look less professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About UltimateWB?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At UltimateWB<\/strong>, we write our own website content using a single space after periods<\/strong>. We believe every detail matters in presenting your brand<\/a> clearly and professionally – even something as subtle as sentence spacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, UltimateWB as a website builder does not enforce any rule on your spacing<\/strong>. You are free to format your website\u2019s content however you like, whether that\u2019s with one space, two spaces, or your own style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We just think one space looks best and keeps things modern and polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Why a Customizable Website Builder is the Key to Unique Branding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: your website – and every sentence on it – is part of your brand\u2019s impression. Why not make it the best it can be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to design & build your own website? Learn more about UltimateWB<\/a>! We also offer web design packages<\/a> if you would like your website designed and built for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got a techy\/website question? Whether it\u2019s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the \u201cAsk David!\u201d form<\/a>. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB \u201cAsk David!\u201d section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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