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U+2014 / HTML —
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Em dash
— interruption
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En dash
– ranges
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Hyphen
- compound words
−
Minus
− math
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Em Dash
Sentence breaks, emphasis, interruptions, and inserted thoughts.
—U+2014
Spaced Em Dash
Readable web writing, notes, and places where spaced punctuation is preferred.
— U+2014 with spaces
Double Em Dash
Long dash fallback, redaction style, and visual separation.
——U+2014 x 2
Two-Em Dash
Long dash typography where the font supports U+2E3A.
⸺U+2E3A
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Technical reference: common dash characters
Unicode code points, HTML entities, and CSS escapes for key dash characters.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | CSS | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Em Dash | U+2014 | — | \2014 | |
| — | Spaced Em Dash | U+2014 with spaces | — | \0020 \2014 \0020 | |
| —— | Double Em Dash | U+2014 x 2 | —— | N/A | |
| ⸺ | Two-Em Dash | U+2E3A | ⸺ | N/A | |
| ⸻ | Three-Em Dash | U+2E3B | ⸻ | N/A | |
| – | En Dash | U+2013 | – | \2013 | |
| - | Hyphen-Minus | U+002D | - | \002D | |
| − | Minus Sign | U+2212 | − | \2212 | |
| ― | Horizontal Bar | U+2015 | ― | \2015 |
When to use an em dash
Use an em dash (—) to add clarity, emphasis, or a natural pause. It creates a stronger break than commas, parentheses, or a hyphen.
See more em dash examplesSentence interruption
Use an em dash when a thought breaks into a sentence or when you want a stronger pause than a comma.
Emphasis
An em dash can set off an important phrase for emphasis without using parentheses.
Inserted explanation
Writers use em dashes to insert a short clarification or aside inside a sentence.
Style note
Some style guides prefer no spaces around an em dash, while many web writers use a spaced em dash for readability.
Em Dash, En Dash, Hyphen, and Minus Sign
Use em dash for sentence breaks, en dash for ranges, hyphen for compound words, and minus sign for math. These marks can look similar, but they have different Unicode code points and writing uses.
Learn in our dash guide| Symbol | Name | Code | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Em Dash | U+2014 | Sentence breaks, emphasis, inserted thoughts | One point matters—clarity. |
| – | En Dash | U+2013 | Ranges, scores, relationships | 2020–2026 |
| - | Hyphen-Minus | U+002D | Compound words, keyboard input, slugs | user-friendly |
| − | Minus Sign | U+2212 | Mathematics and negative numbers | 10 − 4 = 6 |
| ― | Horizontal Bar | U+2015 | Typography tests and U+2015-specific use | A horizontal bar ― not a standard em dash |
Em Dash Examples
Without spaces
The result was clear—this version was easier to read.
With spaces
The result was clear — this version was easier to read.
Interruption
I was going to say—wait, check the source first.
Emphasis
One detail matters most—clarity.
Dash Copy Paste FAQ
What is an em dash?
An em dash is the punctuation mark —, Unicode U+2014. It is commonly used for emphasis, interruption, and parenthetical breaks in English writing.
Is an em dash the same as a hyphen?
No. A hyphen is the shorter keyboard mark -, while an em dash is the longer punctuation mark —.
Can I copy the em dash on mobile?
Yes. Tap a copy button on this page, then paste the symbol into your app. If clipboard access fails, select the visible symbol and copy it manually.
What is the Unicode for em dash?
The standard em dash is Unicode U+2014, and its HTML entity is —.
Should I use spaces around an em dash?
It depends on your style guide. Many American style guides use no spaces, while some web and editorial styles use spaces for readability.
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