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En dash

En dash

En dash is the dash of the approximate length of a capital N (–). The en dash doesn't require spaces around it, and it's most often used:

  • Between number ranges: pages 79–113
  • Between date ranges: 12–15 October
  • To replace the word "to" between capitalized names: a Boston–Washington train[1]

Pro Tip: To create an en dash, use the Option - keys on a Mac Alt 0 1 5 0 on Windows.

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