Because hyphens are dashes. Word changes double dashes into em dashes (the long dashes) automatically if there is a space before and after the double dash.
If you are referring to the automatic replacement that occurs in Microsoft Word, the two dashes change to what is called an em dash.
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There are no hyphens in the word ago.
yes, dashes is a word. (eg. the masked swordsman dashes out from behind the tower)
The word dashes is the plural form of the word dash.
hyphen
When text is followed by two hyphens and then a space, the two hyphens are often changed to an em dash (—) in some word processing programs and websites with automatic formatting. It is used to indicate a break in thought or emphasize a statement within a sentence.
Kira. it doesnt change.
Yes, the word 'dashes' is a noun, the plural form of the singular noun dash. The noun 'dashes' is a word for two or more quick strokes of a pencil or pen; two or more sudden movements or rushes. Example:The boy drew dashes on the paper.The word 'dashes' is also the third person, singular, present of the verb to dash.
They are considered as one word.
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The word "affection" does not require a hyphen.