Ever wondered why em dashes are suddenly everywhere? AI loves them — here’s why and how to use one on Windows 11.

As an em dash abuser, I especially liked this tip: Dashes should emphasize the clauses you consider most important — without using bold or italics — and not only for defining terms.

The em dash keyboard shortcut differs depending on if you're using a Mac or PC, but in both cases, it only takes a few taps.