Dashed and Confused: Hyphens, Dashes, and Minus Signs

Are you confused about when to use a hyphen, dash or minus sign? Using the correct symbol in scientific writing is important because it shows that you are a knowledgeable and careful author. Also, use of appropriate symbols avoids confusion about what you are trying to say. In this video, I discuss when to use these symbols and how to insert them into your document. These tips will help you become a better scientific writer.

00:00 Intro
00:41 Hyphens
01:34 Minus signs
02:21 Dashes (En dash, Em dash)
04:07 Keyboard shortcuts

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