Do you need to create a long dash in your Google Docs document? Maybe you’re writing a paper and need to insert an Em Dash to denote a break in thought. Or maybe you’re creating a presentation and want to add some visual interest with a long dash.
Creating a long dash in Google Docs is easy to do! In this blog post, we will show you how by using the keyboard shortcut and the menu bar. Let’s get started!
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Creating an Em Dash Using Keyboard Shortcut
The easiest way to create an Em Dash in Google Docs is by using a keyboard shortcut. On a Windows computer, press Alt + 0151 to create a long Dash. Hold the Alt key and type the digits on the numeric keypad, since the row of numbers above the letters will not work for this shortcut. On a Mac device, press Option + Shift + – (the minus key next to 0 at the top part of the keyboard).
Creating an Em Dash Using The Menu Bar
You can also drop a long dash into your Google doc straight from the menu bar. Just follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click “Insert” Then “Special Characters”
Step 2: Type “Em Dash” On The Search Bar
After clicking “Special Characters”, a new window (as seen below) will appear where you can choose from several special characters. On the search bar, type “em dash” and you will see different dash lengths. Click on the dash you want to use and it will be added to the document where the space bar is blinking.
Final Thoughts
That’s all there is to it! Adding an Em Dash in Google Docs only takes a moment, whether you reach for the keyboard shortcut or the menu bar. If you know a friend who will find this guide useful, be sure to share it with them. Thanks for reading and happy writing!
