up:: [[Technical Writing MOC]] tags:: #on/technical-writing # Assorted Writing Tips This is a collection of writing tips I've come across over time. It's not meant to be any kind of formal guide; more like quick notes written on the back of a napkin. ## Punctuation ### Dashes - The **em dash** (—) is used to separate extra information or mark a break in a sentence.[^1] - The **en dash** (-) is used to mark ranges (for example, Monday - Friday).[^1] - How to type the em dash: - Mac: use the keyboard shortcut `Option + Shift + Dash (-)` - Windows: - Use the alt code `0151` - Press `Windows + Period (.)` to bring up the emoji keyboard and select the em dash - Copy + Paste it. Here is one to copy: — # Footnotes [^1]: "How to type an em dash on a Mac or PC", Zapier, accessed January 10, 2024, https://zapier.com/blog/em-dash-on-keyboard/