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 == Punctuation ==
-=== Hyphens between Words ===
+=== Em dashes between words ===
-Put spaces between the hyphen and the word - like this.
+Use an em dash when you want to indicate added emphasis, a break in a sentence, or an abrupt change of thought. For example, "In matters of importance, sincerity — not style — is the vital thing."
+To form an em dash on most PCs, hold down the ALT key while typing 0151. On a Mac, hold down the ALT key and SHIFT key while typing the dash (-).
 === Spaces ===