Dashed Text Overview
Trail each character with a light dash to sketch a broken-line vibe: d╌a╌s╌h╌e╌d╌. Works well for step labels, instructions, and craft themes while keeping everything pure text.
Sketch a perforated trail through your headline—a fine dash follows every character to suggest steps, motion, or cut-along guides.
Dashed — broken-line cadence with a light box-drawing dash
Each supported glyph is followed by the slim dash ╌, creating a beaded rhythm that reads like guide marks: dashed → d╌a╌s╌h╌e╌d╌, path A → p╌a╌t╌h╌ A╌, 2025 → 2╌0╌2╌5╌. Use it to separate steps or add a light, crafty texture without making the letters heavier.
Where it works best
- Process labels and numbered stages (e.g., STEP╌1╌, PACK╌SHIP╌DELIVER╌).
- DIY/craft captions, coupon-style callouts, and map or timeline chips.
- Short product tags and UI badges where spacing should feel directional.
Quick workflow
- Write a brief phrase (1–6 words).
- Generate the dashed line.
- Pair with regular text around it for clear contrast.
Craft notes
- Digits receive the same treatment as letters (e.g., v2 → v╌2╌).
- Most punctuation passes through unchanged; the dash follows the characters you type.
- Keep runs concise—dense dashes can slow scanning in long sentences.
- On very tight fonts, adjacent dashes may look continuous; add spaces to open the rhythm.
Similar tools to explore: Dotted for pinpoint accents (◌̇), Outline to box each glyph, Mirrored (marker) for left-point chevrons, and Wide Text when you want air via spacing rather than markers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the dash applied?
A box-drawing dash (╌) is added after each character.
Copy/paste friendly?
Yes—it’s all standard characters.
Does it clutter long text?
Use for short phrases; long dashed paragraphs can be busy.
Numbers too?
Digits 0–9 are dashed as well.
Combine with emojis?
Try arrows or footsteps for process steps.