Thin Space Symbol
A THIN SPACE (U+2009) is a very narrow spacing character used to separate text with subtle visual breathing room.
U+2009
The THIN SPACE (Unicode U+2009) is a punctuation spacing character that’s smaller than a normal space. It’s useful when you want separation without the width of a regular space. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Thin Space Symbol Meaning
A THIN SPACE is a Unicode punctuation character (U+2009) that inserts a narrow gap between characters. Unlike a regular space, it takes up less horizontal width, making it ideal for typographic fine-tuning. People commonly use it in UI text, publishing layouts, and multilingual writing where tight spacing improves readability. Because it’s a distinct character, it can be preserved when copying text between tools, but it may look similar to other spaces—so it’s best to copy directly from this page when precision matters.
Common uses
- •Add subtle spacing in typography where a full space looks too wide
- •Separate parts of numbers, units, or symbols in a compact layout
- •Improve alignment in UI labels and menus without breaking line flow
- •Use in publishing workflows to match house style spacing rules
- •Create cleaner visual separation in multilingual text with consistent spacing
Examples
THIN SPACE (U+2009)
- Version\u00033\u00034
- 12\tUSD
- Chapter\tThree
- Item\tNo.\tA-12
- Run\tcommand
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2009 | |
| HTML Entity |   | |
| HTML Code |   | |
| CSS | \2009 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8201 | |
| Decimal | 8201 |
How to type Thin Space Symbol ( )
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8201 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2009 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2009. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2009, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Thin Space symbol mean?
A THIN SPACE is a Unicode punctuation character (U+2009) that inserts a narrow gap between characters. Unlike a regular space, it takes up less horizontal width, making it ideal for typographic fine-tuning. People commonly use it in UI text, publishing layouts, and multilingual writing where tight spacing improves readability. Because it’s a distinct character, it can be preserved when copying text between tools, but it may look similar to other spaces—so it’s best to copy directly from this page when precision matters.
Is a THIN SPACE the same as a regular space?
No. A THIN SPACE is a distinct Unicode character (U+2009) and renders as a much narrower gap than a normal space.
How do I copy the correct character?
Copy the symbol from this page and paste it into your text. For code, use the provided HTML entity ( ), CSS escape (\\2009), or JavaScript escape (\\u{2009}).
Will the THIN SPACE prevent line breaks?
No. THIN SPACE (U+2009) is not a non-breaking space, so it does not inherently prevent line wrapping.
Why does it look like a normal space in some fonts?
Some fonts and interfaces may display different space widths with less visible difference. The character is still U+2009, but the apparent gap can vary by font rendering.