Em Dash — — Copy & Paste
The em dash — is the longest dash and is used to create a strong break in a sentence, replace parentheses, or indicate an interruption. It is named for being the width of the letter M. It is wider than both the hyphen (-) and the en dash (–).
How to Type Em Dash
Shift + Option + HyphenAlt + 0151 (numpad)Long-press the hyphen (-) key → tap ——On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find —. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+201482122014—Where Is Em Dash Used?
- ✦Sentence breaks
- ✦Replacing parentheses
- ✦Dialogue in fiction
- ✦Topic separators
Other Names for —
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the em dash on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Shift + Option + Hyphen to insert — directly in any text field.
Does — work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — — is a standard Unicode character (U+2014) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for —?▼
The HTML entity for — is —. You can also use the numeric reference — or the hex reference —.