# MD019 - No multiple spaces after hash in heading
## What this rule does
Ensures there's only one space between the # symbols and the heading text.
## Why this matters
- **Consistency**: Extra spaces create inconsistent visual spacing
- **Compatibility**: Some Markdown processors may not handle multiple spaces correctly
- **Cleanliness**: Single spacing looks professional and clean
## Examples
### ✅ Correct
```markdown
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6
```
### ❌ Incorrect
```markdown
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6
```
### 🔧 Fixed
```markdown
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6
```
## Configuration
This rule has no configuration options.
## Automatic fixes
This rule automatically removes extra spaces, leaving just one space after the # symbols.
## Learn more
- [CommonMark specification for headings](https://spec.commonmark.org/0.31.2/#atx-headings) - Technical details about heading syntax
## Related rules
- [MD018](md018.md) - No missing space after hash in heading
- [MD020](md020.md) - No missing space in closed heading
- [MD021](md021.md) - No multiple spaces in closed heading
- [MD022](md022.md) - Headings should be surrounded by blank lines