textendash
Represents a medium-length dash used for ranges, connections between words, or marking breaks in text.
Overview
Serves as a versatile punctuation mark in professional typography, measuring longer than a hyphen but shorter than an em dash.
- Commonly used to indicate numerical or date ranges (e.g., pages 1--10)
- Creates clear separation between related phrases in academic writing
- Preferred for joining compound adjectives or marking parenthetical breaks in formal documents
- Essential for maintaining proper typographical standards in academic papers and professional publications
Examples
Using an en dash to show a numerical range.
Pages 10\text{\textendash}25