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Hyphen, Endash... or Emdash?

Each statement applies to a type of dash. Can you guess whether it applies to the hyphen (-), the endash (–), the emdash (—), or multiple of them?
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Last updated: February 2, 2024
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First submittedFebruary 13, 2022
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1. On a standard QWERTY keyboard
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
It should be to the right of the '0'.
2. Used for subtraction
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
For example, you would write 2 - 1 = 1, not 2 — 1 = 1.
3. Is the approximate length of the letter 'm'
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
The emdash was named for its length being approximate to the letter 'm'.
4. Used to link letters or numbers
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
Both an emdash and a hyphen are used for linking. More specifics on when explained in #5 and #6.
5. Used to make a range between dates or numbers
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
I'm 80–90% sure this is how endashs are used in this way.
6. Used to create a pause in a sentence
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
The emdash could be used to fill in some information mid-sentence—like this—but don't quote me on this.
7. Showing that a prefix applies to multiple words of a noun, not just one of the words
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
Explanations are a nice feature that can show an example, so I'm pro–multiple choice quizzes.
8. Used for creating compound words like mother in law.
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
This would become mother-in-law.
9. Writing border names between places with multiple words
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
This could be cases like the Central African Republic–South Sudan border.
10. Used in numbers between twenty and one hundred that aren't a multiple of 10
Hyphen ✓
Endash ✓
Emdash ✓
Multiple of the above ✓
For example, you would have one hundred ninety-six.
Dimby
+2
Level 77
Apr 21, 2022
I love the endash and emdash! I learned a few rules about each, so I quite enjoyed this. You could expand this with examples of endash and emdash usage.
Dollyfroggy
+1
Level 60
Apr 21, 2022
Thanks! I tried to use a few examples but I don't think I'm going to add more. I will keep in mind for the future, though!
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