MKnight82 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 So when I was taught how to type they had people double spacing to start a new sentence. I know that the new standard is a single space, but no matter how much I try I just instinctively double space every new sentence. This bothers me, because I actually think a single space looks better. But alas, I can't seem to do it. Anyone else have this problem or am I just crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, MKnight82 said: So when I was taught how to type they had people double spacing to start a new sentence. I know that the new standard is a single space, but no matter how much I try I just instinctively double space every new sentence. This bothers me, because I actually think a single space looks better. But alas, I can't seem to do it. Anyone else have this problem or am I just crazy? I don't notice it either way, but I was never taught that method (even though I know of it's existence). The one for me? I use the oxford comma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, MikeT14 said: I don't notice it either way, but I was never taught that method (even though I know of it's existence). The one for me? I use the oxford comma. You'll never un-see my double space now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, MKnight82 said: You'll never un-see my double space now. God, I hope that's not what happens now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingseanjohn Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Double space makes sense for typewriters. When's the last time you used one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 2 hours ago, kingseanjohn said: Double space makes sense for typewriters. When's the last time you used one? When I was going through school they taught us double spaced on computers. Probably because the teachers had been taught on typewriters. No I've never used a typewriter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I will forever doublespace. Unless I ever get hired to do internet journalism, in which case single space actually serves a function. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansNvolsR#1 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 22 hours ago, MikeT14 said: I don't notice it either way, but I was never taught that method (even though I know of it's existence). The one for me? I use the oxford comma. Because you're a person with standards, class, and culture. I hate people that are anti-oxford comma with a passion generally reserved for ideals and politics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Why intentionally give yourself extra clicks to make? Single space all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboyle Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I'm definitely pro single space. I'm also a fan of the oxford comma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwAg Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Only mongrels fail to use a double space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo18287 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I’m single space now, but did double space in school/college. Also, every little bit helps when you have to type up a 10 page paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucsfan333 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 11:04 AM, MikeT14 said: I use the oxford comma. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I use stone tablets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission27 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Single space is for peasants. The upper classes use the double space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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