Emdash in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for emdash (—) is --- — em dash.

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Text Symbols · Unicode — (U+2014) · no package needed

How to type Emdash

Write --- inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

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FAQ

How do you write emdash (—) in LaTeX?

Use --- in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $---$.

Which package provides ---?

None — --- is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.