Slash vs Backslash: What’s the Difference?
The slash / and backslash \ are two different characters that slope in opposite directions. Their similar names make them easy to confuse, especially because both are…
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Unicode, symbols & special charactersThree Dots vs Ellipsis: Are … and … the Same?
Three periods ... and the ellipsis character … can perform the same general punctuation role: they may indicate omitted material, hesitation, continuation, or an unfinished thought. They…
Read guide →Apostrophe vs Single Quote: What’s the Difference?
An apostrophe and a single quotation mark can look exactly the same because the same Unicode character may perform both roles. A straight keyboard mark such as…
Read guide →Hyphen vs En Dash vs Em Dash vs Minus Sign: What’s the Difference?
The hyphen -, en dash –, em dash —, and minus sign − are easy to mistake for one another. They are all horizontal marks, and depending…
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