Copy En Space (U+2002) Unicode Character and HTML Entity
Copy En Space (U+2002) Unicode Character and HTML Entity
Looking for a precise typographic whitespace character? The Unicode character U+2002 — the En Space — is an essential tool for exact text layout and refined design work.
It delivers a fixed amount of spacing: half the width of an em unit, where an em itself usually equals the font’s point size. That gives you visibly better spacing than a standard space, without jumping all the way to a full em space.
Copy the En Space below or drop its codes straight into your markup and stylesheets.
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Character Codes for U+2002
Use these codes to insert the En Space in HTML, CSS, or any programming language:
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML Code |   |
| CSS Code | \u2002 |
| Hex Code |   |
| Unicode Name | EN SPACE |
| Unicode Value | U+2002 |
What Is the En Space (U+2002)?
An en in typography is the width of the capital letter N in the current typeface — one half of an em. The En Space holds that width rigidly, so unlike the spacebar space it never stretches, shrinks, or collapses when a browser renders your page.
Designers use the En Space as a half-width separator whenever a normal space looks cramped but a full em space looks gappy: spacing initials, separating icons from labels, padding table cells, and fine-tuning headlines. It is the most versatile fixed space in the Unicode set because half-em gaps appear constantly in real layouts.
Where to Use the En Space
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Headline tuning | Adds balanced breathing room in titles and headings without full em gaps. |
| Initials and abbreviations | Separates letters like J. R. R. Tolkien with even, elegant spacing. |
| Icon and label spacing | Puts a consistent half-em gap between an icon and its adjacent text. |
| Table cell padding | Aligns numeric and text columns with uniform fixed-width spacing. |
| UI micro-spacing | Fine-tunes button labels, badges, and nav items at the character level. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly one en — half of one em. In a 16px font that works out to about 8px of fixed space.
Both are one en wide. U+2002 is the En Space; U+2000 is the En Quad from the metal-type tradition. They render identically in modern fonts.
No. Two spacebar spaces collapse into one in HTML and vary in width by font. One En Space is fixed-width and always renders its full width.
In most apps yes — it pastes like any character — but some platforms normalize unusual spaces, so test it where you plan to use it.
Related Invisible Characters
- EN QUAD (U+2000) — Copy the Unicode
- EM SPACE (U+2003) Unicode Character and Em Quad
- THREE-PER-EM SPACE (U+2004) — One-Third Em Width
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