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An empty character in a text that is used to separate words, numbers, or other characters. On a keyboard, it is usually produced by the space bar.
Bitte fügen Sie zwischen Vor- und Nachnamen ein Leerzeichen ein.
Please insert a space between first name and last name.
The word is composed of the adjective 'leer' (empty) and the noun 'das Zeichen' (character/sign). So it literally describes an empty or invisible character.
Ein doppeltes Leerzeichen im Text ist meist ein Tippfehler.
A double space in a text is usually a typo.
In connection with word processing, verbs such as 'einfügen' (to insert), 'setzen' (to place), 'löschen' (to delete), or 'entfernen' (to remove) are very typical.
Bitte entfernen Sie das überflüssige Leerzeichen am Satzende.
Please remove the unnecessary space at the end of the sentence.
The position of the space is often described with the preposition 'zwischen' (between) to emphasize its separating function.
Zwischen den beiden Wörtern fehlt ein Leerzeichen.
There is a space missing between the two words.
distance
Both words can be used when separating two words. “Leerzeichen” refers to the inserted blank character, while “Abstand” refers to the distance created by it or produced typographically. Use “Leerzeichen” when the character in the text is meant, and “Abstand” when its size or visual effect is meant.
Zwischen den beiden Wörtern fehlt ein Leerzeichen.
There is no space between the two words.
Der Abstand zwischen den beiden Wörtern ist in dieser Überschrift ungewöhnlich groß.
The spacing between the two words is unusually large in this heading.
