Invisible & Whitespace Characters
Narrow No-Break Space
A thin space that also prevents a line break at that position.
- Unicode
- U+202F
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About this entry
What it is
A thin space that also prevents a line break at that position.
Keeping a number with its unit, or a name with its initial.
Copy & use
How to copy and use narrow no-break space
- 01
Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Keeping a number with its unit, or a name with its initial.
- 03
Check the final result
Apps may trim, reject or normalise invisible characters to prevent abuse. A character that works in one profile field may disappear in another, and moderation systems can change without notice.
Behaviour
How narrow no-break space behaves
You cannot see whether this character arrived, so the properties that matter are the ones you can test for.
- Width
- Narrower than a normal space, roughly comparable to a thin space.
- Line breaking
- Forbids a break, like the non-breaking space, but at a narrower width.
- How software treats it
- The correct character for French punctuation spacing and for separating a number from its unit where a full space is too wide. Support is good in modern fonts and patchy in older ones.
- How to check it worked
- Wrap the line and confirm the two sides stay together, then compare the gap against a normal space to confirm it is the narrow one.
Common questions
Using narrow no-break space
What is narrow no-break space?
A thin space that also prevents a line break at that position. Keeping a number with its unit, or a name with its initial.
What is the code point for narrow no-break space?
Narrow No-Break Space is Unicode U+202F. The code point is what makes the character stable: it stays the same wherever the text is pasted, even when a different font draws it at another weight or width.
Will narrow no-break space work everywhere?
Apps may trim, reject or normalise invisible characters to prevent abuse. A character that works in one profile field may disappear in another, and moderation systems can change without notice.
Can I customise narrow no-break space after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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