The one space versus two is more related to typed manuscript versus set type. The two spaces were to provide a stronger cue in typed manuscript where each letter takes the same amount of space. When type is set for print the don’t is proportional, with letters like i and l taking up less space than a w or m. This makes words in to more solid blocks so the single space is more visible. Since word processing is essentially typesetting, one space is appropriate unless you are using a font like Courier where all letters take up the same space as with a typewriter. This font is useful for Programming as it makes line length a cue that you have an error in the code. There ale also programs that add a half space between phrases to make the gap a bit wider. This seems to improve comprehension.
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