Hyphen and Dashes

Hyphen and Dashes - Typing Practice Lesson

Use hyphens and double hyphens for dashes

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Next: hyphen, right pinky
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- -- e-mail re-enter long-term 2019-2024 self-aware x-ray up-to-date well-known -- double hyphen for a dash -- most editors convert it mother-in-law check-in follow-up 9-5 pages 12-18 a two-way street; part-time and full-time; Wait -- is it real? Yes -- it is.

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Tip: Hyphen vs Dashes

Type the hyphen with your right pinky. Two hyphens (--) stand in for a dash; most editors convert them automatically.

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