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AP_1327906110-Marble
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November 14, 2025
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View spaces - non-breaking spaces problem when using coordinates

  • November 14, 2025
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When using the View spaces option in Arbortext Editor 8.3 (set showspaces=on) non-breaking spaces now are displayed as "degree" symbols.  This is cool as it becomes possible to easily distinguish between regular spaces and non-breaks.  In Arbortext 5.4, nbsp didnt show anything when showspaces=on.

 

However, this is a big problem when the user is writing a document filled with coordinates and directions. It is impossible to tell which degree symbols are real, and which are nbsp.

 

Is there a secret way to change the symbol shown for nbsp when the view spaces feature is used?

 

Eg. 4 of the following degree signs, are actually spaces.  I wish a tilda was used , I think the degree symbol was a poor choice.

 

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    anursinghCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 18, 2025

    Hi @AP_13279061,

    Thank you for your question. 

    Your post appears well documented but has not yet received any response. I am replying to raise awareness. Hopefully, another community member will be able to help.

    Also, feel free to add any additional information you think might be relevant. It sometimes helps to have screenshots to better understand what you are trying to do. 

     

    Regards,

    Anurag 

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    AP_1327906110-MarbleAuthor
    10-Marble
    November 22, 2025

    Hi.  Thanks for the bump.  I did actually include a little screenshot.  Also the issue is extremely easy to reproduce.  Type some text that includes a degree symbol and a non break space.  Turn on view spaces, and then you can see the dilemma.  Should I be creating a support ticket for this instead of a community post?

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