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Description & Usage
The Em Dash Symbol is —. Its Unicode code point is U+2014, HTML entity is —, CSS escape is \\2014, and JavaScript escape is \u2014.
Em dash (—) is an emoji-style or expressive Unicode sign for casual messages, captions, profile text, and labels within keyboard symbols in the marks group.
Practical use
Use Em dash in casual messages, captions, and profile text where emoji-style rendering matches the tone of the content.
Compatibility
Em dash is a Unicode character, but exact shape, weight, spacing, and fallback behavior depend on the font and platform.
Use the primary copy button for the actual character. Use the implementation codes when you need to place the same symbol in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or technical documentation.
Related Symbols
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Profiles and display names
Keyboard Symbols add lightweight style to bios, usernames, captions, and short social text.
Visual emphasis
Use decorative signs sparingly around headings, dividers, ratings, favorites, or callouts so the text stays readable. For keyboard symbols, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Platform tone
Emoji-style and decorative symbols can look different by device, so test the final appearance in the app where it will be used. For keyboard symbols, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Related categories
Move from keyboard symbols into nearby categories when you need related Unicode signs, alternate notation, or a clearer symbol family.
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FAQ
How do I copy the Em Dash?
Use the copy button on SymbolCopy to copy Em Dash to your clipboard, then paste it into your document, app, website, or social post.
What is the Unicode for Em Dash?
The Unicode value for Em Dash is U+2014.