Age Quote by Robert Bringhurst
“In the nineteenth century, which was a dark and inflationary age in typography, man compositors were encouraged to stuff extra space between sentences. Generations of twentieth-century typists were then taught to do the same, by hitting the spacebar twice after every period. Your typing as well as your typesetting will benefit from unlearning this quaint Victorian habit.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Elements of Typographic Style, 1992
Victorian typographic habit of double spacing after periods persists, hindering modern typing and typesetting efficiency.
In simple terms: Old habit slows modern typing.
Key Takeaway
Unlearn double spacing for smoother text.
Themes
typography
habits
efficiency
Mood
reflective
educational
Type
instructional
historical
When to use this quote
- writing
- editing
- desktop publishing
- academic papers
Key Concepts
spacing conventions
visual rhythm
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice double spaces in your documents?
- How does spacing affect readability?
A Different Perspective
Double spacing may be required for certain legacy formats.
