WD2000: AutoFormat Does Not Replace Hyphens with En Dash

ID: Q212153

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you use the AutoFormat (or AutoFormat As You Type) feature in Word, Word does not replace hyphens with an en dash. However, Word does replace two hyphens in a row with an em dash.

NOTE: To view the AutoFormat or AutoFormat As You Type option, click AutoCorrect on the Tools menu.


RESOLUTION

To insert an en dash, type the text followed by a space, one or two hyphens, and then one or no space, followed by more text. Microsoft Word automatically inserts an en dash ( – ).

For example: "See pages 3 - 10" becomes "See pages 3–10."


MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about en dashes, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q217681 WD2000: DocErr: Help Text Incorrect for En Dash, Em Dash
For more information about en dashes and em dashes, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type "en dash" in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

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Keywords          : kbdta wd2000 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: June 24, 1999