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Insert a Non-breaking Space or Hyphen

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Word & Outlook tip
– When you want to keep text together on the same line, use this tip to insert non-breaking spaces or hyphens!

Insert a Non-breaking Space or Hyphen
Example: Keep the date (month, day, year) on the same line making it easier to read.

Like this: The new date that our Marketing department will be moving is January 28, 2013.
Not like this: The new date that our Marketing department will be moving is January
28, 2013.

Insert a non-breaking space or hyphen

  1. Position the insertion point in the space between the text to keep together.
  2. If necessary, remove the existing space(s) or hyphen(s).
  3. Choose from the following:

 

To Insert a

Press

Non-breaking space [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Spacebar]
A nonprinting symbol resembling a degree sign (o) is inserted between the words.
Non-breaking hyphen [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [-]
A nonprinting symbol resembling a long hyphen (-) is inserted between the words.

 

Watch the video below for a great example on how to use non-breaking spaces.

 
If you need help or more information about this tip, contact us and we will be happy to go over it with you.