An em dash (—) is a long dash often used in writing to separate thoughts or clauses. It’s longer than a hyphen (-) and en dash (–).

Can I use this tool for free?

Yes! This tool is completely free and does not require sign-up or installation.

Will my formatting be preserved?

Yes. The tool replaces em dashes with single spaces to maintain the natural flow and structure of your text.

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Em Dash Detector & Remover

Effortlessly identify, highlight, and remove em dashes from your text, preserving structure and spacing.

**Paste your text** into the input area above.
Click "**Detect Em Dashes**" to find and highlight all em dashes (—) in your text.
Click "**Remove Em Dashes**" to replace all em dashes with a single space.
Click "**Copy Cleaned Text**" to copy the processed text to your clipboard.

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