Narrow No-Break Space

  (U+202F) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Narrow No-Break Space is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: NARROW NO-BREAK SPACE is the character with the code point U+202F. It sits in General Punctuation and uses the Common script. This narrow space acts as a space token that is too tight to be a line break point, so it helps keep nearby text on the same line. In typography and interface design, such spaces can help tidy text blocks and improve alignment when small gaps are needed. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The Narrow No-Break Space can be used where a compact, non-breaking separation is desired, ensuring that the elements stay visually connected without splitting across lines. This behavior fits with its role as a space character that preserves layout while offering a subtle separation between characters. Designers choose the width of the space to balance readability and compactness. By understanding its place in General Punctuation and its non-breaking property, authors can plan text flow and cueing in both print and digital contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+202F in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.