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create non-breaking spaces in Word - here's how

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Why use a non-breaking space?
How to insert a non-breaking space in Word

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With the non-breaking space you prevent certain words from being separated by syllables. We'll show you how to do this in Word here..

A line break at certain points is prevented by means of a non-breaking space. It can be easily pasted into Word with a keyboard shortcut. In the following we explain to you what a non-breaking space is good for and how to insert it in Word.

• Why use a non-breaking space?
• How to insert a non-breaking space in Word

Why use a non-breaking space?

If you format a text in justification, it can happen that the spaces between the words become very large. Word's automatic hyphenation can help. However, there are words that should not be separated. For example, separating the abbreviation " ua " disrupts the flow of reading.

How to insert a non-breaking space in Word

In Word, you can easily insert a non-breaking space using a key combination. First click with the mouse at the point in the text where the non-breaking space should be inserted. Then press the key combination [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Spacebar] .

You can use the paragraph marks in Word to check whether a non-breaking space has been inserted. To do this, click on the " ¶ " symbol in the top menu . The protected spaces are now displayed in the form of a small circle..

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