How can you add non-breaking spaces in Webflow to preserve spaces when rendering a page?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add non-breaking spaces in Webflow and preserve spaces when rendering a page, you can use the HTML entity for a non-breaking space. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Open the Webflow Designer: Log in to your Webflow account and open the project you want to work on in the Webflow Designer.

  2. Select the element: Find and select the element where you want to add the non-breaking space. This could be a text element, a paragraph, a heading, or any other element that contains text.

  3. Enter HTML entity: In the element's text field, place the cursor where you want to add the non-breaking space. Then, enter   (without the quotes). This is the HTML entity for a non-breaking space.

  4. Preview and publish: Once you've added the non-breaking space(s) to your content, you can preview the page to see if the spaces are preserved correctly. If everything looks good, you can publish your site to make the changes live.

By using the HTML entity  , you are instructing the browser to render a non-breaking space instead of a regular space. This ensures that the spaces are preserved even if the text wraps to a new line or when the browser adjusts the spacing.

It's important to note that you might need to adjust the spacing further using CSS properties or styles in Webflow to achieve the desired look and feel. Keep in mind that non-breaking spaces should be used sparingly and only when necessary to avoid any negative impact on the overall design and user experience.

Additional Questions:

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