Template:Em dash

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Usage

This template produces an em dash (—). It is longer than both a hyphen (-) and an en dash (–). The primary uses of an em dash are:

• To link clauses, as an alternative to a colon or semicolon (eg. Three alkali metals are the usual substituents—sodium, potassium, and lithium.)
• To set off a phrase or list, as an alternative to a pair of commas or parentheses (eg. Three alkali metals—sodium, potassium, and lithium—are the usual substituents.)

For further detail on dash usage, see MOS:DASH.

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Em dash

Generates an em dash (—) character.

Generates an em dash (—) character.

Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
No parameters specified

See also

• {{En dash}}

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