When to use a dash A dash (specifically, an em dash) has a totally different purpose. It indicates a significant pause or surprising twist in a sentence.

A debate surrounds the em dash, dubbed the 'ChatGPT hyphen'. Gen Z and social media users link it to AI content. However, ...

The hyphens and dashes used in English writing are often used inconsistently, regardless of whether the writer is a professional or not. Mister Punctual, a blog that posts articles about ...

Grammar expert and enthusiast June Casagrande dives into the world of hyphens and how to actually use them in writing.

Grammar and punctuation can be tricky when you’re writing. If you’re not sure what all those dashes are or how to use them, this video clearly explains the differences between the hyphen ...

Hyphens are shorter than dashes and are used to connect words. Dashes are used as punctuation in sentences. Find out more in a Bitesize KS2 English guide.

It gets confusing because you use a hyphen when the descriptive phrase comes before the thing, but you don't when the phrase comes after: The chocolate-frosted cake was decadent.

Hyphens (-) Hyphens are only used to combine certain words together. They are not strong enough to set off phrases or words from a sentence. Use hyphens in the following situations: Use in compound ...

Grammar columnist and expert June Casagrande dives into why we use the em dash and the AI myths associated with it.