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Em Dash Symbol
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Em Dash Symbol Info
| Symbol | — |
| Name | Em Dash |
| Unicode | U+2014 |
| HTML Entity | — |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt+0151 |
| Mac Shortcut | Option+Shift+- |
How to Type the Em Dash Symbol
Copy and Paste (Easiest)
Click the — symbol above or the copy button. Then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).
Windows (Alt Code)
Hold Alt and type 0151 on the number pad. Release Alt.
Mac
Press Option+Shift+-
HTML
Use — in your HTML code.
About the Em Dash Symbol
The em dash is a punctuation mark used to create a strong break in a sentence — like this. It replaces commas, parentheses, or colons for emphasis.
Common Uses
Creative writing, journalism, parenthetical statements, dramatic pauses, formal documents, dialogue attribution
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