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Non-breaking space — HTML code and how to type it

The non-breaking space is   in HTML and U+00A0 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0160 on Windows.

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Character(invisible)
HTML named entity 
HTML decimal 
HTML hex 
UnicodeU+00A0
CSS content"\00A0"
JavaScript"\u00A0"
URL encoded%C2%A0
UTF-8 bytesC2 A0

When to use it

A space that never breaks a line: keep “10 km”, “Mr. Smith” or “© 2026” together. Don’t use it for layout spacing — use CSS margins.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&nbsp;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\00A0"; }

const s = "\u00A0";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type non-breaking space

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0160 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + Space (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then A0 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the non-breaking space?
&nbsp; (named), &#160; (decimal) or &#xA0; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the non-breaking space?
U+00A0. In CSS write "\00A0" and in JavaScript "\u00A0".
How do I type the non-breaking space on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0160 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + Space.