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You can create a custom optional hyphen definition by selecting a word in the document. The word appears in the Word box of
the Custom optional hyphens dialog box. After you insert the optional hyphen in the Hyphenated word box, you can apply it by
clicking Apply to selection.
You can find and replace optional hyphens. For more information, see “To find text ” on page 393 and “To find and replace text” on
page 393.
Inserting formatting codes
You can insert formatting codes, such as em dashes and nonbreaking spaces. In some programs, formatting codes are also known as
“symbols.” The following table lists the available formatting codes and their corresponding keyboard shortcuts.
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Formatting code Keyboard shortcut
Em space Ctrl + Shift + M
En space Ctrl + Shift + N
1/4 em space Ctrl + Alt + Space
Nonbreaking space Ctrl + Shift + Space
Tab Tab
Column break or text-frame break Ctrl + Enter
Em dash Alt + _
En dash Alt + -
Nonbreaking hyphen Ctrl + Shift + -
Optional hyphen Ctrl + -
All shortcut keys for formatting codes are customizable. For information about customizing these shortcut keys, see the Text commands
category in “To assign a keyboard shortcut to a command” on page 718.
You can find and replace formatting codes. For more information, see “To find text ” on page 393 and “To find and replace text” on page
393.
To insert a formatting code
1
Using the Text tool , click to place the cursor where you want to insert a character or space.
2
Click Text Insert formatting code, and choose a formatting code from the menu.