En Dash Symbol
The en dash (–) is punctuation used for ranges and certain connections, distinct from the hyphen (-).
U+2013
This page is for the en dash character “–” (Unicode U+2013). Use it to write ranges and clearer connections in text. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape codes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
En Dash Symbol Meaning
The en dash (–) is a punctuation mark used most commonly to show a range, such as dates or numbers (e.g., 2010–2015). It’s also used to indicate a relationship or connection between two things, like “New York–London flight” or a link in a joint description. Compared to the hyphen “-”, the en dash is typically wider and has a different meaning in standard writing. For web and app development, the en dash has the Unicode code point U+2013 and can be inserted using the HTML entity – or escapes like \\\\u{2013} / \\\\2013.
Common uses
- •Writing number or date ranges (e.g., 5–10, March 1–7)
- •Connecting related items (e.g., “New York–London”)
- •Indicating a connection between a subject and time period (e.g., “Sales–Q2 report”)
- •Formatting ranges in specifications or measurements (e.g., 10–20 mm)
- •Improving readability in lists where a span between two values is implied
Examples
– En Dash (U+2013)
- –The event runs from 9:00–17:00.
- –Please review pages 12–18.
- –Our offices are open Monday–Friday.
- –The 2024–2025 schedule has been published.
- –Use the A–B section for troubleshooting.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2013 | |
| HTML Entity | – | |
| HTML Code | – | |
| CSS | \2013 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8211 | |
| Decimal | 8211 |
How to type En Dash Symbol (–)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8211 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2013 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2013. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2013, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy – with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the En Dash symbol mean?
The en dash (–) is a punctuation mark used most commonly to show a range, such as dates or numbers (e.g., 2010–2015). It’s also used to indicate a relationship or connection between two things, like “New York–London flight” or a link in a joint description. Compared to the hyphen “-”, the en dash is typically wider and has a different meaning in standard writing. For web and app development, the en dash has the Unicode code point U+2013 and can be inserted using the HTML entity – or escapes like \\\\u{2013} / \\\\2013.
Is the en dash the same as a hyphen (-)?
No. The en dash (–) is used for ranges and certain connections, while the hyphen (-) is used to join words or parts of words. They look similar but have different meaning.
What is the Unicode code point for the en dash?
The en dash is U+2013.
How do I type or copy the en dash in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: –
How do I use the en dash in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS you can use \\\\2013. In JavaScript, you can use \\\\u{2013}.