Replace Em Dash for Obsidian
Automatically replaces two consecutive hyphens (--) with an em dash (—) while typing, making proper typography effortless.
Chinese summary
在输入时自动将连续两个连字符（--）替换为长破折号（—），让排版更规范。
Key Use Cases
- Drafting essays or articles
- Writing markdown notes
- Creating content that requires typographic correctness
Pros
- Saves time by automating em dash insertion
- Simple and unobtrusive
- Requires no configuration
Limitations
- May accidentally replace intended double hyphens (e.g., in code or math)
- Limited to a single replacement rule
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