WD2000: AutoFormat Does Not Replace Hyphens with En Dash (212153)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q212153

SYMPTOMS

When you use the AutoFormat (or AutoFormat As You Type) feature in Word, Word does not replace hyphens with an en dash. However, Word does replace two hyphens in a row with an em dash.

NOTE: To view the AutoFormat or AutoFormat As You Type option, click AutoCorrect on the Tools menu.

RESOLUTION

To insert an en dash, type the text followed by a space, one or two hyphens, and then one or no space, followed by more text. Microsoft Word automatically inserts an en dash ( - ).

For example: "See pages 3 - 10" becomes "See pages 3-10."

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about en dashes, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

217681 WD2000: DocErr: Help Text Incorrect for En Dash, Em Dash

For more information about en dashes and em dashes, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type en dash in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	11/25/2002
Keywords:	kbprb KB212153