User talk:Th78blue
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I am kind of obsessed with the en dash (–). I find the following key to be a useful guide regarding proper use of the various dashes, hyphens, and minus signs. Each object aesthetically appears to look similar, but serves a different function:
- The hyphen (-), is used to join multiple words that function together as a single concept, also referred to as a compound word.
- The en dash (–) or "N dash", is named after the fact that it is approximately as wide as the capitalized letter "N", and is used to represent the words “to” or “through” when specifying a range.
- The em dash (—) or "M dash", is named after the fact that it is approximately as wide as the capitalized letter "M, is the longest and most versatile dash. It is used to act as a more emphatic comma, semicolon, or colon.
- The minus sign (−) or "negative sign", is the symbol used to show a negative value. This is not the same—though very close in appearance to—the en dash (–). Seen side-by-side: en dash first followed by the minus sign (– −), the minus sign is slightly higher than the en dash.
Source: https://www.wix.com/wordsmatter/blog/2020/07/hyphen-vs-dashes/
More on the en dash (–) and minus sign (−)...because they are so similar...[edit]
To indicate a range of numbers, such as inclusive values, dates, or pages, use the en dash (–) Example: 2015–2017
Instead use a minus sign in instances such as the following example Example: 12 − 3 = 9
Use a minus sign to indicate negative numbers. Example: −79
Use an en dash (–) instead of a hyphen in a compound modifier when:
One element of the modifier is an open compound. Examples Windows 10–compatible products dialog box–type options
Two or more of the elements are made up of hyphenated compounds (a rare occurrence).
Don’t use an en dash to indicate an empty cell in a table.
Don’t use spaces on either side of an en dash.
Exception Surround an en dash with spaces when it's used as a minus sign in an equation or in a time stamp appearing in UI. Examples 12 – 3 = 9 2:15 PM 12/1/16 ‒ 4:45 PM 4/1/16.
In text, don’t use an en dash in a range of times. Use to instead: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In a schedule or listing, use an en dash with no spaces around it: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Exception In a date range that includes two times and two dates, add spaces around the en dash. Examples 2:15 AM‒4:45 PM 4/1/16 (time range on a single day) 2:15 PM 12/1/17 ‒ 4:45 PM 4/1/18 (range includes both time and date)
Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/punctuation/dashes-hyphens/enes
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