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Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of measurement in typography: In printing and typography, "en" is a unit of measurement equal to half the width of an em. It is used to measure the horizontal space of type, such as dashes and spaces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The en dash is so named because it is approximately the width of the letter 'N'.
- Set the indent to one en for that paragraph.
Advanced Usage
"en dash": A dash (–) that is one en in width, typically used to indicate ranges (e.g., 1990–2000) or connections.
- Please use an en dash for page numbers, as in chapters 5–10.
"en space": A space character that is one en wide, used in typesetting for specific spacing needs.
- Insert an en space between the number and the unit abbreviation.
Variants and Related Words
- Em (n): A unit of measurement in typography equal to the currently specified point size. The "en" is defined as half of this.
- The "em dash" is longer than the "en dash".
Synonyms
- Half-em: Another term for an en, emphasizing its definition as half the width of an em.
- The symbol should be separated by a half-em from the text.
Related Phrases
- En rule: Another term for an en dash, primarily used in British English.
- The style guide specifies using an en rule for number spans.
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half the width of an em
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