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jay fresno
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April 15, 2009
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Em dash

  • April 15, 2009
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I'm trying to insert an em dash in a text caption using the symbols drop down list in the properties dialog. The em dash gets inserted, but is then converted into a regular dash in the text on the slide. In other words, the em dash reverts to a regular dash every time. Any way to keep the em dash?

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Thanks Chris! This workaround worked like a charm. I appreciate you sharing this with me so quickly.  I am sure others will benefit from this as well.

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Anonymous
June 15, 2009

I am having the same issue.  Has anyone found a workaround for this?

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Chris_Cap
Inspiring
June 15, 2009

There is a workarround-arround

1. Create a user variable (Project -> actions) and name is "em-dash" or something like that

2. Make sure there is an e-dash symbol on your clipboard (I copied it from Word)

3. Paste the em-dash in the field Value in the Actions dialog (you will see another symbol as the em-dash).

4. Save the variable

5. Open the caption and type $$em-dash$$ on the right place

Attaching an example is not possible, but you can download it from http://www.dorna.nl/captivate_widgets/captivate_em-dash.cp

em-dash.png

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Anonymous
Correct answer
June 15, 2009

Thanks Chris! This workaround worked like a charm. I appreciate you sharing this with me so quickly.  I am sure others will benefit from this as well.

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