Difference between "can not" and "cannot"

[Abraaocoutinho]

Which one is more formal in writing? Can not or Cannot?

[Ralf]

Hi abra,

This question has already lead to quite a few discussions on this forum. I can only say that 'cannot' is what you'd normally expect in written English.
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[Abraaocoutinho]

thanks Ralf.