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How to Type the en dash (–)
The en dash (–) links ranges and connections — such as 2020–2026 or the New York–London flight. It sits between a hyphen and an em dash in length.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0150
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + - (hyphen)
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric – · Unicode U+2013Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the en dash!
When you'll use it
- Number ranges (pages 10–20)
- Date ranges (Mon–Fri)
- Connections (a 4–1 win)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the en dash? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0150 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get –.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + - (hyphen).
What's the HTML code for –? Use – or the numeric entity – (Unicode U+2013).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, copy the symbol from this page, use your OS emoji/symbol picker (Windows key + . or Mac Control + Command + Space), or the HTML entity on the web.