MD039 - Spaces Inside Link Text
Spaces inside link text brackets.
Why This Rule Exists
Leading or trailing spaces inside link text brackets create inconsistent formatting and may render with unwanted whitespace in the clickable text.
Examples
Incorrect
[ Click here ](https://example.com)
[ Documentation ](./docs.md)
[ Link ](url)
Correct
[Click here](https://example.com)
[Documentation](./docs.md)
[Link](url)
Configuration
This rule has no configuration options.
When to Disable
- Generally should not be disabled as spaced link text is usually unintentional
Rule Details
- Rule ID: MD039
- Aliases: no-space-in-links
- Category: Links
- Severity: Warning
- Auto-fix: Yes (removes extra spaces)