When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
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To turn this feature on or off, select the File menu, and select Options.
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On the Proofing tab, select AutoCorrect Options and choose AutoFormat As You Type.
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Check or clear Hyphens (--) with dash (–) and select OK.
Tip: 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.
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When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
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To turn this feature on or off, on the Word menu, select Preferences, and then select
AutoCorrect. -
On the Autoformat As You Type tab, check or clear Hyphens (--) with dash (–).
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Close the dialog box and select OK.
Tip: 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.
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When you type two dashes, Word automatically changes them to an em or en dash.
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To turn this feature on or off, on the Review tab, select the down arrow next to
Editor. -
Choose
AutoCorrect Options. -
Check or clear Replace hyphens (--) with dash (–) and select OK.