Copy Formats & Codes
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 a spacing or invisible Unicode character for layout tests, blank-looking text, and form behavior checks within square symbol in the dashes group.
Practical use
Use Em dash deliberately for spacing, no-break behavior, zero-width testing, or blank-looking text; record the Unicode value before pasting.
Compatibility
Em dash may be invisible, collapsed, trimmed, or blocked by forms, usernames, search boxes, and text sanitizers.
Use with care
Em dash can make text hard to audit, moderate, or recover; avoid it where transparency, accessibility, or account identity matters.
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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Layout and form testing
Square Symbol help test how apps handle empty-looking input, spacing, wrapping, and copied text.
Spacing control
Use visible labels and Unicode values to choose no-break, thin, hair, zero-width, or standard spacing intentionally. For square symbol, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Audit carefully
Invisible characters can be hard to find later and may be blocked or stripped by usernames, forms, search boxes, and moderation tools. For square symbol, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Related categories
Move from square symbol 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.