Works: How to Create Em Dash or En Dash in Word Processor (76985)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q76985

SYMPTOMS

There is no way to enter an em dash or en dash in the Microsoft Works for Windows Word Processor; however, a workaround is available.

MORE INFORMATION

Em and en dashes denote a sudden break in a writer's sentence that causes an abrupt change in the sentence structure. An en dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and an em dash is twice as long as an en dash.

WORKAROUND

The em dash and en dash are available in most typefaces as an extended character. The keystrokes for entering these characters in are as follows:

  • To enter an em dash (-), press ALT+0151 (on the numeric keypad).

  • To enter an en dash (-), press ALT+0150 (on the numeric keypad).

REFERENCES

For more information about this topic, see you Microsoft Works printed documentation or online help.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
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