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patrickt · 06-07-2015, 06:37 AM

A. I had to find out what an em dash might be.
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Em dash

The em dash is perhaps the most versatile punctuation mark. Depending on the context, the em dash can take the place of commas, parentheses, or colons—in each case to slightly different effect.

Notwithstanding its versatility, the em dash is best limited to two appearances per sentence. Otherwise, confusion rather than clarity is likely to result.

Do not mistake the em dash (—) for the slightly narrower en dash (–) or the even narrower hyphen (-). Those marks serve different purposes and are further explained in other sections."
http://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html

I occasionally see formatting errors but I honestly don't know I've ever connected with with dashes. I'll keep my eyes open.

06-07-2015, 06:37 AM	#4
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	A. I had to find out what an em dash might be. " Em dash The em dash is perhaps the most versatile punctuation mark. Depending on the context, the em dash can take the place of commas, parentheses, or colons—in each case to slightly different effect. Notwithstanding its versatility, the em dash is best limited to two appearances per sentence. Otherwise, confusion rather than clarity is likely to result. Do not mistake the em dash (—) for the slightly narrower en dash (–) or the even narrower hyphen (-). Those marks serve different purposes and are further explained in other sections." http://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html I occasionally see formatting errors but I honestly don't know I've ever connected with with dashes. I'll keep my eyes open.