What is php space code

[slcash]

Any one know what is. . . Echo space code. . . .i want to add 3 link . .
. .i try . . When </a> to spaceing, but not working. .
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[metulj]

Any one know what is. . . Echo space code. . . .i want to add 3 link . .
. .i try . . When </a> to spaceing, but not working. .
,

<?php
echo 'first word&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;second word&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;third word';
?>

this should do the job..
each &nbsp; means one space...