When displaying weights and volumes with units, we currently show the unit attached to the number without a space. For example 12kg or 10L (see more examples below).
It has been shown that the international standard is to separate units with a space, for example 12 kg or 10 L. See reference below.
However in some regions (Australia at least), this standard is not used.
Who does it impact ?
What is the current impact of the problem ?
What is the benefit of focusing on this ?
Potential solutions that will solve the problem ?
We can add a space separator to displayed in all contexts. OR,
Maybe we could add a regional setting, according to local preference
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Ok, taking into account that UK and AU are two of the largest instances, we should leave it as is and create no additional work load.
I assumed that during implementation of the back office user interface update (BUU) we would need to touch this code anyway and it would be a good time to make it ‘according to the standard’ from the beginning. But I understand that updating the design does not include this and making it optional is out of scope.
So, I would still be interested in the information how other countries are doing it and at some point I will open an issue to make it an optional setting. But no action required now.
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