Are spaces allowed in e-mails?

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Are spaces allowed in e-mails?

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Just like an Internet URL no spaces are allowed in an e-mail address. However, names can be broken up using a period; for example, John Smith may have an e-mail address: john.smith@computerhope.com or john.s@computerhope.com because no spaces are allowed in the e-mail address.

If you want to send multiple e-mail addresses it can vary depending on the e-mail client you're using. With most e-mail clients and online services addresses are separated by a comma.

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