Special Characters
En Dash on Mac: The Complete Guide (Shortcut, Menu, and Text Expansion)
The keyboard shortcut for the en dash on Mac is Option+Minus (–). Here's when to use it, how to type it, and a faster way to never look up the shortcut again.
Learn moreHow to Type the Copyright Symbol on Mac (©)
Type © on Mac with Option+G. Here's the shortcut, plus Character Viewer and text expansion methods so you never have to look it up again.
Learn moreMac Keyboard Symbols: Complete Reference Guide (2026)
Every Mac keyboard symbol explained — ⌘, ⌥, ⌃, ⇧, and all the special characters the Option key produces. A reference you'll actually bookmark.
Learn moreHow to Type an Em Dash on Mac (and Never Look It Up Again)
The keyboard shortcut for typing an em dash on Mac is Option+Shift+Minus. Here's how to remember it, plus a faster way to type special characters without memorizing shortcuts.
Learn moreHow to Type Special Characters and Symbols on Mac: The Complete Guide
Every way to type special characters on Mac: keyboard shortcuts, the Character Viewer, and text expansion. Covers degree, em dash, copyright, cents, trademark, and more.
Learn moreHow to Type the Degree Symbol on Mac
Type the degree symbol (°) on Mac with Option+Shift+8. Here's the shortcut, plus how to set up a faster text shortcut so you never forget it.
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