P5-a Type, space, and position a dash correctly.
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Type a dash (—) as two hyphens (--) in a row with no spaces before or after. (Your word processing program likely provides the option of converting two hyphens into a dash.) Use one dash before a word or words set off at the end of the sentence. Use two dashes—one at the beginning and one at the end—if the word or words are in the middle of the sentence.
- The rigid structure and asymmetrical arrangements of the sculpture blend well with three different surroundings—the trees, the library building, and the parking lots.
Use a pair of dashes, not just one, to mark the beginning and end of a word group that needs emphasis.
