Is there a keyboard shortcut for em dash?

To make an em dash, press and hold Alt, then type 0151.

How do I type an em dash in Windows?

On Windows it’s… less simple: you need to use an alt code to get an em dash. If you have a numeric keyboard, hold down the Alt key and type 0151 for an em dash or 0150 for an en dash.

How do I type an em dash in Windows without a numpad?

On a keyboard with no numeric keypad, use a Fn (Function) key combination to type the numbers. (The Fn key is usually to the right of the left-hand Ctrl key on the keyboard.) For example, on a US keyboard layout, the combination for an en dash should be Alt+Fn+mjim and for an em dash it should be Alt+Fn+mjij.

There are two options for the em dash keyboard shortcut on Windows operating systems: The Windows emoji keyboard. The Windows emoji keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that allows you to type emojis instead of letters. Press the Windows key and the period (.) at the same time to open it, then select the Symbols icon.

How to type en dash symbol on Mac?

To type the En Dash Symbol on Mac, press [ Option ] + [ – ] shortcut on your keyboard. For Windows users, simply press down the Alt key and type 0150 using the numeric keypad, then let go of the Alt key. These shortcuts can work on any software including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, on both Windows and Mac.

How to insert an EM or en dash in a Word document?

Applies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (Windows) You can insert an em dash or en dash in a Microsoft Word document using the Insert Symbol command or by using keyboard shortcuts. An em dash is a long dash which is the width of the letter m. An en dash is the width of the letter n.

Is there a keyboard shortcut for the long dash?

Fortunately, the em dash keyboard shortcut is incredibly fast and easy. I use it all the time: alt/option + shift + dash (-) Just hit alt/option + shift + dash (-) at the same time and you’ll get a beautifully long em-dash. Try it now in the comments form below.