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Em dash — — HTML code and how to type it

The em dash — is — in HTML and U+2014 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0151 on Windows.

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Character—
HTML named entity—
HTML decimal—
HTML hex—
UnicodeU+2014
CSS content"\2014"
JavaScript"\u2014"
URL encoded%E2%80%94
UTF-8 bytesE2 80 94

When to use it

A long dash that marks a break in a sentence — like this. US style sets it without spaces; UK style often uses a spaced en dash instead.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&mdash;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\2014"; }

const s = "\u2014";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type em dash

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0151 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + Shift + - (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 2014 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the em dash?
&mdash; (named), &#8212; (decimal) or &#x2014; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the em dash?
U+2014. In CSS write "\2014" and in JavaScript "\u2014".
How do I type the em dash on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0151 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + Shift + -.