Is there a markup for multiple spaces in code?

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I would like to put a string of spaces in code in an SO answer:

ddl1.Items.Add("12 34")

Without code, I can use  . In code, I cannot:

ddl1.Items.Add("12         34")

And, in code, these six spaces collapse into one:

ddl1.Items.Add("12 34")

Is there a way to show a string of spaces in code mode?

In code, these six spaces collapse into one. In my experience, they don't. Are you positive you're using code blocks (four leading spaces) and not another type of formatting? — Frédéric Hamidi, Commented Jan 25, 2013 at 8:00
That's the solution! It collapses when you use backward quotes for the code, but not in an indented code block. Is that intentional? — xpda, Commented Jan 25, 2013 at 8:02
I believe so. Backticks are used for inline code spans (function or variable names in a sentence, for instance), preserving whitespace is not their primary goal. — Frédéric Hamidi, Commented Jan 25, 2013 at 8:05

Himanshu · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-25 08:01:06Z

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You can do it using four space markdown like this:

ddl1.Items.Add("12      34")

answered Jan 25, 2013 at 8:01

Himanshu

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