Dash

grammar_punctuation

The difference between a comma and a dash is mainly about rhythm, emphasis, and clarity. A comma creates a brief pause and keeps a sentence moving smoothly, while a dash signals...

Editorial Style and Mechanics

In editorial practice, a capital letter after a dash appears rarely and only under specific, defined conditions. A dash—often called an em dash—introduces a break or emphasi...

style-and-grammar

In editorial and publishing practice, to capitalize after a dash usually refers to title case conventions in headlines and display copy, not standard sentence grammar. When a da...

typography

An n dash is a narrow dash used for number ranges and compound modifiers, while an m dash is a wider dash used to mark parenthetical breaks or interruptions in prose. Choosing t...

grammar-and-mechanics

Use a comma to separate elements in a series, coordinate independent clauses, or set nonessential clauses when pauses are light and clarity is preserved. Use a dash—often call...