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Syntax

Hyphen -
  • text-text
En dash
  • 1234-1234
  • text_-_text
Em dash
  • text--text
  • text_--_text
  • text_---_text
Minus sign
  • _-1234
  • 1234_-_1234

Examples

  • Compound words are sometimes combined into one, but sometimes remain hyphenated: foo-bar.
    • Compound words are sometimes combined into one, but sometimes hyphenated: foo-bar.
  • From 1923-1945, Mr. Foo frequently patronized bars.
    • From 1923–1945, Mr. Foo frequently patronized bars.
  • Foos are timid creatures -- one was found hiding underneath a bar for several years -- and should not be approached carelessly.
    • Foos are timid creatures — one was found hiding underneath a bar for several years — and should not be approached carelessly.