U+2014
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + Shift + - |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + Shift + - |
| Windows | German | AltGr + Shift + - |
| macOS | Us | Option + Shift + - |
| macOS | Uk | Option + Shift + - |
| macOS | German | Option + Shift + - |
The em dash is a typographic dash the width of the letter 'M'. It is the longest common dash.
Used for parenthetical statements — like this — in place of commas or parentheses. Also used to attribute quotes and indicate interrupted speech.