HTML Non-breaking Space ( )

The < > (Non-Breaking Space) entity in HTML is used to insert extra spaces that browsers do not collapse. In normal HTML, multiple spaces are reduced to a single space, but < > helps retain spaces where needed.

It is commonly used for:

✔️ Preventing automatic line breaks in text.

✔️ Adding extra spacing between words or elements.

✔️ Formatting tables and aligning content.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>I Love&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CodeNova.</p>
</body>
</html>

Note: It does not require a closing tag.

Usage of  

Adding Extra Spaces Between Words

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Ahmad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hussaini.</p>
</body>
</html>

Usage of  

Adding Extra Spaces Between Words

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>This is an example with a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lot of spaces.</p>
</body>
</html>

Preventing Line Breaks in Text

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>This is a long text with&nbsp;a non-breaking space.</p>
</body>
</html>

Aligning Text in Tables

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Doe</td>
</tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Creating Fixed-Width Spacing in Inline Elements

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<span>Hello&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;World!</span>
</body>
</html>

The < > entity is fully supported across all browsers.

Limitations of `< >`

Using too many `< >` can make code messy and harder to maintain.

It should not be used for general layout purposes (use CSS margins/padding instead).

Too many non-breaking spaces can affect text readability and alignment on smaller screens.

Best Practices

✔️ Use `< >` only when necessary, such as preventing line breaks or adding small spaces.

✔️ For general spacing, use CSS (`margin` or `padding`) instead of multiple `< >`.

✔️ Avoid excessive `< >` usage in large blocks of text.

The < > entity is a useful tool for adding non-breaking spaces in HTML. However, it should be used sparingly and appropriately to avoid unnecessary clutter in the code. For layout control, CSS is a better alternative.