EN QUAD (U+2000): Copy the Unicode Space Character
EN QUAD (U+2000): Copy the Unicode Space Character
The Unicode character U+2000 is officially named the En Quad. It belongs to the General Punctuation block and exists for one purpose: dependable, typographically correct spacing in both print and digital layouts.
Unlike the spacebar space, whose width shifts with the font and which collapses in HTML, the En Quad keeps a fixed width of exactly one en — half the width of an em. That makes it a favorite tool for setting lists, lining up columns, and creating measured gaps that never surprise you.
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Character Codes for U+2000
Use these codes to insert the En Quad in HTML, CSS, or any programming language:
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML Code |   |
| CSS Code | \u2000 |
| Hex Code |   |
| Unicode Name | EN QUAD |
| Unicode Value | U+2000 |
What Is the En Quad (U+2000)?
In typography, an en is a classic unit of measurement defined as the width of the capital letter N in the current typeface — exactly half of an em. The word “quad” comes from old metal typesetting, where blank spacing blocks were called quads. The En Quad carries that tradition into Unicode: a spacing block precisely one en wide.
Because its width is fixed, the En Quad is ideal for consistent alignment: indented lists, price columns, form labels, and any layout where a normal space would look uneven or collapse. It sits in the mid-range of the space family — wider than the thin spaces, narrower than the full em spaces — which is exactly why designers reach for it when a regular space feels too tight and an em space feels too loose.
Where to Use the En Quad
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| List indentation | Creates uniform, professional indents for bullet lists and nested content. |
| Column alignment | Lines up text columns where variable-width spaces would drift out of alignment. |
| Measured gaps | Inserts a mid-level gap — between a standard space and a full em space — with exact width. |
| Form layouts | Spaces labels, fields, and prices evenly without relying on CSS margins. |
| Print typography | Reproduces traditional metal-type spacing faithfully in digital documents. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly one en — half the width of an em. In a 16px font, that is roughly 8px of fixed horizontal space.
Both are one en wide. The En Quad (U+2000) comes from the metal-type “quad” tradition, while the En Space (U+2002) is its modern spacing counterpart; in practice they render at the same width.
No. It is a fixed-width character that survives whitespace collapsing, so it always renders its full width in browsers.
For inline, text-level spacing — aligning columns of text, indenting lists, or spacing characters — where a real character keeps the semantics of the content intact.
Related Invisible Characters
- EN SPACE (U+2002) Unicode Character and HTML Entity
- EM QUAD (U+2001) — Essential Typographic Space Character
- THREE-PER-EM SPACE (U+2004) — One-Third Em Width
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