U+2013
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + - |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + - |
| Windows | German | AltGr + - |
| macOS | Us | Option + - |
| macOS | Uk | Option + - |
| macOS | German | Option + - |
| Application | How to insert En Dash |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 0150 on the numeric keypad |
| Microsoft Word | Type 2013, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(8211) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "en dash" |
| HTML | – or – |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\2013" |
| JavaScript | "\u2013" |
The en dash is a typographic dash the width of the letter 'N'. It is used for ranges and connections.
Used for number ranges (pages 10–20), date ranges (2020–2024), scores (3–1), and connecting related terms (New York–London flight).