This article explains how to key in an em dash, en dash, and hyphen in Google Docs.

Tap thehyphenkey twice throw in your word, and then press the spacebar.

You’ll see Google Docs change the hyphens to an em dash.

The hyphen key used to create an em dash in Google Docs for iPhone and Android.

This shortcut also works in other apps.

This shortcut also works in other apps.

A selection will appear with three options.

The hyphen key shortcut used to create an en dash in Google Docs for Android or iOS.

choose the en dash.

Searchen dashand select it from the search field.

Alternatively, you could use the keyboard shortcutAlt+0150.

The en dash special character selected in the special character search screen in Google Docs.

This shortcut works in other apps.

Use the hyphen key on your unit’s keyboard.

An em dash can end a sentence when a writer wants to indicate hesitation or interruption.

The hyphen key on a laptop computer keyboard.

Its use is often a style choice by a writer.

An en dash is used in specific situations.

The en dash in this sentence means the office is closed from March 1 through March 5.

It’s shorter than an em dash or en dash.

However, there’s dozens of situations where a hyphen might be used.

We recommendPurdue University’s guide to the hyphenif you want to learn more about its use.

There are also several Google Docs add-ons you could use.

Toadd superscript or subscript in Google Docs, highlight the text and selectFormat>Text>SuperscriptorSubscript.

Or, use the keyboard shortcutCtrl+.for superscript orCtrl+,for subscript.