whitespace html entity?

is there a corresponding html entity that represents a whitespace and like this '|_|'??

How do I create a white space in HTML?

To insert blank spaces in text in HTML, type   for each space to add. For example, to create five blank spaces between two words, type the   entity five times between the words. You do not need to type any spaces between the entities.

What are HTML space characters?

HTML Non-Breaking Space ( ) The simplest way to add a space in HTML (besides hitting the spacebar) is with the non-breaking space entity, written as   or  .

I think you're looking for a non-breaking space.