How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash in Microsoft Word

 

Create a nonbreaking dash in Microsoft Word that will keep words or numbers connected by an em dash or an en dash from separating at the end of a line. Also learn how to insert a nonbreaking hyphen. These steps apply to Word for Office 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:21 How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash 2:56 How to Insert a Nonbreaking Hyphen === Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video === How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash https://erinwrightwriting.com/nonbreaking-dash-in-microsoft-word/ === Videos and Blog Posts Mentioned in this Video === How to Use Em Dashes (Blog Post) https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-use-a-dash/ How to Use En Dashes (Blog Post) https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-use-and-create-an-en-dash/ === Related Information === How to Use Microsoft Word Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FAPpQaCTYg&list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software. Thank you for watching! #microsoftword #microsoft365 All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright