Em Dash Copy Paste (—)
Em dash copy paste made simple! Instantly copy the em dash symbol with one click. Get detailed input guides for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, plus HTML and CSS codes.
Em Dash Details
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What is an Em Dash?
The em dash (—) is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause, interruption, or emphasis in a sentence. It's longer than both hyphens and en dashes.
Usage Examples:
- • I'm very busy today—I have three meetings to attend.
- • This book—my favorite novel—has finally been reprinted.
- • Success requires two things—effort and persistence.
Platform Input Guides
Windows Input Methods
1Alt Code
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Make sure Num Lock is enabled
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Hold down the left Alt key
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Type 0151 on the numeric keypad
💡 Alt codes require a physical numeric keypad and may not work in some laptops or apps. If it fails, use the Unicode Alt+X method below.
- 4
Release Alt key, em dash (—) will appear
2Unicode (Alt+X)
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Type 2014 in the document
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Press Alt + X to convert to the symbol
💡 Alt+X works in Microsoft Word and many Office apps. It is not supported in Notepad and some third-party editors.
3Word Method
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Type two hyphens -- in Microsoft Word
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Press spacebar, Word will auto-convert to em dash
Related Symbols
En Dash
Used for ranges
Hyphen
Used to connect words
Horizontal Bar
Horizontal line
Figure Dash
Number dash
Frequently Asked Questions
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When to Use Em Dash
- • Replace commas: For stronger pauses
- • Replace parentheses: Insert explanatory information
- • Replace colons: Introduce summaries or explanations
- • Indicate dialogue interruption: In novels or scripts
Em Dash vs Other Dashes
- • Em Dash (—): Longest, used for grammatical pauses
- • En Dash (–): Medium length, used for ranges
- • Hyphen (-): Shortest, used to connect words