Author Topic: How many spaces after a period? aka gadough, help me impress my english teacher (Read 12697 times)

Ħ · « **on:** January 27, 2012, 06:21:37 PM »

I'm so confused. First, I learned it was 1. Then it was 2. Now it's back to 1. But I don't care. 2 spaces is much cleaner.

Jaq · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:23:26 PM »

As many as I want. FIGHT THE POWER!

(I think it's gone back to 1, though. Sometimes it's been 2. This confuses me. )

Gadough · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:29:47 PM »

I've written essays with 1 space after, and I've written some with 2 spaces after. No teacher I've had throughout high school or college has ever shown a preference for one or the other. They've never even mentioned it. I don't think it matters as much as some people think.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:32:34 PM »

I've never heard of two spaces ever. One space ftw.

bosk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:44:59 PM »

Chicago Style Manual says 1. All other commonly used style manuals, as far as I am aware, say 2.

antigoon · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:47:13 PM »

1.

fucking 1 AND DON'T YOU DARE USE 2.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:48:21 PM »

I've only ever been aware that 2 was correct, but seeing that it's split I'd say both are acceptable, just be consistant with it.

Gadough · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:49:32 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on January 27, 2012, 06:48:21 PM

just be consistant with it.

^^^^

orcus116 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2012, 06:56:10 PM »

I used to use two but it just looks messy compared to 1.

Zook · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:07:12 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on January 27, 2012, 06:47:13 PM

1.

fucking 1 AND DON'T YOU DARE USE 2.

This. Seriously.

juice · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:12:46 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on January 27, 2012, 06:48:21 PM

I've only ever been aware that 2 was correct

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:20:00 PM »

I've never even heard of using 2.

lonestar · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:24:27 PM »

It's always been two for me.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:30:21 PM »

I use one.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:45:57 PM »

I was taught to use 2 spaces, but I use 1 since I'm such a Rebel. Take that society.

Sigz · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:08:33 PM »

Quote from: TheVoxyn on January 27, 2012, 07:20:00 PM

I've never even heard of using 2.

This. Who the hell puts two spaces after a period?

Pols Voice · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:10:53 PM »

I thought two was the "proper" way, but on the internet I always use one.

Jaffa · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:12:49 PM »

I was taught 2 in elementary school, and wasn't aware that it was taught differently anywhere else. Learned something new today, thanks.

glaurung · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:13:38 PM »

I didn't know people used two spaces for anything.

Ħ · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:13:49 PM »

I think 2 spaces allows each sentence to be quickly grasped...with 1 space, everything is cluttered.

Zook · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:16:02 PM »

Quote from: Ħ on January 27, 2012, 08:13:49 PM

I think 2 spaces allows each sentence to be quickly grasped...with 1 space, everything is cluttered.

YET YOU DIDN'T USE ANY SPACE AT ALL!!!!!!!11

Jaffa · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:17:00 PM »

That was an ellipsis, not a period.

Still grammatically incorrect, of course. Just clarifying.

Zook · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:17:39 PM »

Quote from: Jaffa on January 27, 2012, 08:17:00 PM

That was an ellipsis, not a period.

You still put a space after an ellipsis.

Jaffa · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:18:42 PM »

I know. I edited before you replied.

Ħ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:19:32 PM »

That ellipsis was used in the middle of the sentence, so no space was needed.

Jaffa · « **Reply #25 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:24:21 PM »

When an ellipsis is used to omit a section from a quote, no space is needed. But when it is used to indicate a pause, it requires a space.

That's how I've always done it, anyway. I'm probably completely wrong.

snapple · « **Reply #26 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:24:54 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix87x on January 27, 2012, 07:45:57 PM

I was taught to use 2 spaces, but I use 1 since I'm such a Rebel. Take that society.

Zook · « **Reply #27 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:25:53 PM »

Quote from: Jaffa on January 27, 2012, 08:24:21 PM

When an ellipsis is used to omit a section from a quote, no space is needed. But when it is used to indicate a pause, it requires a space.

That's how I've always done it, anyway. I'm probably completely wrong.

No, you're right. H Thing is wrong.

obscure · « **Reply #28 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:28:30 PM »

@OP I'm sure were less confused before you asked the question

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:50:09 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on January 27, 2012, 08:08:33 PM

Quote from: TheVoxyn on January 27, 2012, 07:20:00 PM
I've never even heard of using 2.

This. Who the hell puts two spaces after a period?

Yeah, these. I have never heard of using two space in my life.

YtseCullen · « **Reply #30 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:54:51 PM »

Always used 1 up here in Canada. 1 for the win, eh?

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #31 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:18:11 PM »

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 200TH POST YtseCullen!!!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #32 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:51:13 PM »

Quote from: YtseCullen on January 27, 2012, 08:54:51 PM

Always used 1 up here in Canada. 1 for the win, eh?

But you also say "zed", and have two official languages, so I don't really put much stock in Canadians opinions on English

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #33 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:53:10 PM »

"Zee" was a creation on the American dialect of English as far as I know.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #34 on:** January 27, 2012, 10:00:11 PM »

I don't see any "Vancouver Style Guides" or "Canadian Style Guides". There are however, Chicago, and American.

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