If you’re an old timer in technology years (that means you’re over 35), you once upon a time used a typewriter. Oh, how we remember the days of “Wite Out” and black ink on our finger tips (yes kids, they spelled “Wite” without the “h”).

For those of us that used to peck away on a typewriter, we’ve carried with us some unnecessary habits from the old days. The one that I still see most often is double spacing between sentences.

According to a great reference book, “The PC is Not a Typewriter” (you can search it by clicking the Amazon Sales & Marketing Books’ link to the right), you only need one space between sentences (not two as you’re used to). This is because computer typefaces use proportional characters, where typewriters were monospaced.

could bore you with the details, but will spare you. Bottom line is…don’t show your age! Stop double spacing between sentences. You’ll be following proper computer etiquette, and your kids will find you much cooler.

Best of Business!

Gregg