[bksvol-discuss] Re: m dash

Hmmm-- Jake, I'd describe  em dashes as functioning
for like parenthese than commas, I think. Gerald gave
a good explanation, Lissi.

Cindy


--- Jake Brownell <jabrown@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Lissi,
>     Em dashes are a special type of dash that is
> often overlooked, its 
> similar to a comma. You should leave these as is. I
> believe Sarah provided a 
> more detailed explanation earlier this year and
> perhaps someone can repost. 
> I've not got my archive here so I can't.
> 
> Best,
> Jake
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Estelnalissi" <airadil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 9:56 PM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] m dash
> 
> 
> > Dear Volunteers,
> >
> > I think I'm validating my book in microsoft word.
> When listening to jaws 
> > read, has anyone noticed him saying m dash? I'm
> guessing the scanner had 
> > trouble identifying a punctuation mark, but I'm
> not sure if I should 
> > replace it with a single dash or if  m dash is an
> altogether different 
> > mark. There are quite a few of these in the text.
> >
> > Thank you for your ideas.
> >
> > Always With Love,
> >
> > Lissi
> >
> >
> >
> >
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