To make a DASH on a typewriter, you would type two hyphens (and Word will even convert them if you do), but see Insert Symbol to learn the shortcut for an en dash and an em dash. EN dashes are used in a range (from x to y, replacing the ‘to’), while longer EM dashes show a break in a sentence—like this (or you can use an en dash with a space. For Mac users, the keyboard shortcut for the En Dash Symbol is Option + –. For Windows users, use the Alt Code method by pressing down the Alt key whilst typing the symbol alt code which is 0150. You must use the numeric keypad to type the alt code. Also, ensure that your Num Lock key is turned on. Insert an Em or En dash using shortcut keys To create an Em dash, use the shortcut key combination Ctrl + Alt +. To create an En dash, use the shortcut key combination Ctrl +. You can type an em dash on your Mac by hitting shift + option + hyphen (-) What is an En Dash?

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How to quickly add legal symbols in Word

As a lawyer, you probably frequently use legal symbols when drafting legal documents. But stopping to search and insert a legal symbol with your mouse can be disruptive when you’re right in the middle of drafting a document. Did you know you can stay in the flow with the help of keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys)?

We’ve put together a quick guide that you can refer to for all the standard legal key shortcuts.

If you're not a fan of memorizing lots of Windows or Mac shortcuts, you can also set up your own or hack Word's Autocorrect feature, to help you input symbols in just a few steps. Make sure to read on below or watch the 'how-to' video.

The standard legal symbol shortcuts

How to customize your own shortcuts

You can easily customize your own shortcuts in Word. Select the legal symbols that you use most frequently and follow these steps to set up your own shortcuts or watch our video to see how it's done.

1. Find 'Insert Ω Symbol' in the Insert tab
2. Click on 'Ω More Symbols'
3. Locate the legal symbol you want to create the shortcut for
4. Press the 'Shortcut' key
5. Type your shortcut in the ‘Press New Shortcut Key’ box
6. Click 'Assign'
7. Click 'Close'

Use autocorrect to add the legal symbol for you

Instead of assigning shortcut keys for each legal symbol, you can also hack autocorrect to insert your legal symbols for you by assigning a quick phrase to each symbol. In our video example, we will assign the word 'sects' to autocorrect to the section symbol.

Shortcut For En Dash Word Machine

An unspaced en dash can be used in place of the word “through” when indicating a range of values, such as numbers, times and dates. For example, July 5th–9th. For example, July 5th–9th. It’s also used to show relationships between two things, such as a Boston–London flight.

Follow these steps to create your own autocorrect shortcuts:

1. Find 'Insert Ω Symbol' in the Insert tab
2. Click on 'Ω More Symbols'
3. Locate the legal symbol you want to create the shortcut for
4. Press the 'AutoCorrect' key
5. In the replace box enter in the letters to assign to your legal symbol
6. Click 'Add'
7. Click 'OK'

Now type your legal symbol letters, hit the spacebar and AutoCorrect will add the symbol into your Word document.

If you’ve tried all of these tips but you’re still not convinced then we can also recommend the LegalBoard, a keyboard specifically designed for lawyers.

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