CHR function for 18 times space?

hi,
Is there any function if i want 18 time space in my dbms output messages.
I am using CHR(32) as
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE(chr(32)||chr(32)||chr(32)||chr(32)'** End Time ** : '||systimestamp );
or
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE(' ** End Time ** : '||systimestamp );

Like say Frank Kulash
By default, SQL*Plus trims spaces from the beginning of each output line. To override that default, and allow spaces there, use FORMAT WRAPPED when you SET SERVEROUTPUT ON.
SET SERVEROUTPUT ON FORMAT WRAPPED
may i use also LPAD(' ',18)
Yes
can u explain,which 1 is good manner of programming?
It is the same, chr(32) is ' '.
I prefer chr(32) because is most visual. With it i understand better the code, but it is the same

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