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JSWolf · 10-12-2007, 05:24 PM

Is the correct usage of the em dash...

1. word—word
2. word— word
3. word — word

One of them is correct and one is not. Which is it? I have seen different usages in different books. I'd like to make books I format at least consistent with the correct usage. Thanks.

10-12-2007, 05:24 PM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,803 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What is the correct usage on the em dash? Is the correct usage of the em dash... 1. word—word 2. word— word 3. word — word One of them is correct and one is not. Which is it? I have seen different usages in different books. I'd like to make books I format at least consistent with the correct usage. Thanks.