Why Are Hyphens Different Sizes in Word?

The AutoFormat rule assumes that spaces are used either before or on both sides of dashes, and that text appears after or on both sides of hyphens. Therefore, if a space appears before a hyphen, Word replaces the hyphen with an en dash. If text appears before a hyphen, Word makes no change.

How do I change hyphenated dash in Word?

For Mac: press “option+shift+hyphen key”. Word will automatically convert it to an em-dash. On some Mac keyboards, the option key is called “alt”. For desktop PC: press “alt+ctrl+minus” on the numeric keypad (the number section on the far right of your keyboard).

How do you make a hyphen longer?

less simple: you need to use an alt code to get an em dash. If you have a numeric keyboard, hold down the Alt key and type 0151 for an em dash or 0150 for an en dash.