How to Create Em and En Dashes
PSS ID Number: Q24663 Article last modified on 03-07-1997
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SUMMARY
An “em” is a unit of measure equal to the point size of the type in use. An “en” is equal to half of an em. For example, with a 12-point font, an em dash is 12 points long, and an en dash is 6 points long.
To create an em dash, type SHIFT+OPTION+- (minus/hyphen).
To create an en dash, type OPTION+- (minus/hyphen).
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