Exception to using an em dash

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2013 |

Do not use an em dash as a punctuation mark within a sentence.

Exception for marketing content and internal communications

Use the em dash as a punctuation mark within a sentence to mark a change in thought or the direction of the message. Use this mark sparingly and not within a lengthy sentence that you can write as two shorter sentences. Do not include a space on either side of the dash.