No-break Space Alt Code and Symbol

The Alt code for No-break Space is 255. Hold Alt, type 255 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. No-break Space also has the Unicode codepoint U+00A0, so you can type it with Alt+160 on Windows, search for U+00A0 in macOS's Character Viewer, use in HTML, or \00A0 in CSS. If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, use the Character Viewer, the HTML entity, or copy the character directly — the Alt key method requires a physical numpad. On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥Space for No-break Space; shortcuts can differ on other layouts. HTML also defines the named entity for No-break Space, but the numeric form is safer when compatibility is uncertain.

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Alt + decimal
Alt + X hex
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HTML named entity
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CSS escape
Python escape
JavaScript escape
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How to type no-break space on Windows

Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
Hold the left Alt key.
Type 2 5 5 on the numeric keypad.
Release Alt. The No-break Space character ( ) appears.

If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.

How to type no-break space on macOS

On a US keyboard layout, press ⌥Space to insert No-break Space. This shortcut assumes a US layout; other layouts may remap it.

If the shortcut does not work on your layout, open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "No-Break Space" and click the character.

How to use no-break space in code

HTML: or , also
CSS: content:"\00A0"; ()
Python: \u00A0 or chr(0xA0)
JavaScript: \u00A0 or String.fromCodePoint(0xA0)
JSON: "\u00A0"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alt code for No-break Space?

The legacy Alt code for No-break Space is 255. Hold Alt, type 2 5 5 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How do I type without a numpad?

Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as , or copy the character directly from this page.

Why does Alt+160 not work?

Alt+160 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.

What is the Unicode for No-break Space?

The Unicode codepoint for No-break Space is U+00A0. You can use this value in HTML as , in CSS as \00A0, and in Word with Alt+X.

How do I type on a Mac?

On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥Space. If that does not work on your layout, open ⌃⌘Space and search for U+00A0.

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