How many spaces after a period? aka gadough, help me impress my english teacher

[Ħ]

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]

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]

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]

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

[bosk1]

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

[antigoon]

1.


fucking 1 AND DON'T YOU DARE USE 2. 

[Dr. DTVT]

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]

just be consistant with it.

^^^^

[orcus116]

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

[Zook]

1.


fucking 1 AND DON'T YOU DARE USE 2. 

This. Seriously.

[juice]

I've only ever been aware that 2 was correct

[TheVoxyn]

I've never even heard of using 2.

[lonestar]

It's always been two for me.

[MykeHavoc]

I use one.

[Phoenix87x]

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

[Sigz]

I've never even heard of using 2.

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

[Pols Voice]

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

[Jaffa]

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

[glaurung]

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

[Ħ]

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

[Zook]

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]

That was an ellipsis, not a period. 

Still grammatically incorrect, of course.  Just clarifying.

[Zook]

That was an ellipsis, not a period. 

You still put a space after an ellipsis.

[Jaffa]

I know.  I edited before you replied.   

[Ħ]

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

[Jaffa]

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]

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

[Zook]

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]

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

[Jamesman42]

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]

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

[black_biff_stadler]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 200TH POST YtseCullen!!!

[Dr. DTVT]

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]

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

[Dr. DTVT]

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