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===Hyphens/Dashes=== | ===Hyphens/Dashes=== | ||
*Hyphens separate the parts of a compound word. Use a single '-', without spaces. | *Hyphens separate the parts of a compound word. Use a single '-', without spaces. | ||
* | *En dashes separate the bounds of a range, usually numerics. Use two '-' characters, without spaces. | ||
* | *Em dashes separate distinct thoughts. Use three '-' characters, without spaces. | ||
*Minus signs are a mathematical entity. Use a single '-' in math mode. | *Minus signs are a mathematical entity. Use a single '-' in math mode. | ||
===Periods=== | ===Periods=== | ||
To get correct spacing: | To get correct spacing: | ||