When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
-
To turn this feature on or off, select the File menu, and select Options.
-
On the Proofing tab, select AutoCorrect Options and choose AutoFormat As You Type.
-
Check or clear Hyphens (--) with dash (–) and select OK.
Tip:Â Typing a letter or word followed by two dashes and another word will create the longer em dash. Typing a letter or word followed by a space and two dashes will create the shorter en dash.
-
When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
-
To turn this feature on or off, on the Word menu, select Preferences, and then selectÂ
-
On the Autoformat As You Type tab, check or clear Hyphens (--) with dash (–).
-
Close the dialog box and select OK.
Tip:Â Typing a letter or word followed by two dashes and another word will create the longer em dash. Typing a letter or word followed by a space and two dashes will create the shorter en dash.
-
When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
-
To turn this feature on or off, on the Review tab, select the down arrow next toÂ
-
Choose
-
Check or clear Replace hyphens (--) with dash (–) and select OK.
