Unicode
The em dash symbol is Unicode U+2014.
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Em Dash Symbol Information
- 1. Copy the visible — symbol from the first button.
- 2. Use Unicode U+2014 when identifying the character in technical text.
- 3. Use HTML entity — in HTML when you need an encoded form.
- 4. Use CSS escape \2014 when inserting the character through CSS content.
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Unicode, HTML Entity, and CSS Escape
HTML entity
The numeric HTML entity is —.
CSS escape
The CSS escape form is \2014.
Plain character
The plain copyable character is —.
Unicode and HTML Entity
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| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | CSS | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Em Dash | U+2014 | — | \2014 | |
| — | Spaced Em Dash | U+2014 with spaces | — | \0020 \2014 \0020 | |
| ⸺ | Two-Em Dash | U+2E3A | ⸺ | N/A | |
| ⸻ | Three-Em Dash | U+2E3B | ⸻ | N/A | |
| – | En Dash | U+2013 | – | \2013 | |
| - | Hyphen-Minus | U+002D | - | \002D | |
| − | Minus Sign | U+2212 | − | \2212 | |
| ― | Horizontal Bar | U+2015 | ― | \2015 |
Em Dash Symbol Examples
HTML
Use — when an encoded HTML entity is required.
CSS
Use content: "\2014"; when inserting an em dash in generated content.
Plain text
Copy — when you need the actual symbol in a document.
Related Dash Symbols Table
Related dash symbols include en dash, hyphen-minus, minus sign, horizontal bar, two-em dash, and three-em dash. Copy the exact symbol you need from the table.
| Symbol | Name | Code | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Em Dash | U+2014 | Sentence breaks, emphasis, inserted thoughts | One point matters—clarity. |
| – | En Dash | U+2013 | Ranges, scores, relationships | 2020–2026 |
| - | Hyphen-Minus | U+002D | Compound words, keyboard input, slugs | user-friendly |
| − | Minus Sign | U+2212 | Mathematics and negative numbers | 10 − 4 = 6 |
| ― | Horizontal Bar | U+2015 | Typography tests and U+2015-specific use | A horizontal bar ― not a standard em dash |
FAQ
What is an em dash?
An em dash is the punctuation mark —, Unicode U+2014. It is commonly used for emphasis, interruption, and parenthetical breaks in English writing.
Is an em dash the same as a hyphen?
No. A hyphen is the shorter keyboard mark -, while an em dash is the longer punctuation mark —.
Can I copy the em dash on mobile?
Yes. Tap a copy button on this page, then paste the symbol into your app. If clipboard access fails, select the visible symbol and copy it manually.
What is the HTML entity for em dash?
The numeric HTML entity for the em dash is —.
What is the CSS escape for em dash?
The CSS escape is \2014.
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