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  • Oct 25, 2025
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With conditional hyphens, you can save in Word a lot of work. We will show you the corresponding key combination.

MS Word: Conditional hyphen to insert a via Shortcut

The conditional hyphen appears only when it is actually needed. He disappears again, when you need it. So you don't have to post-process the Text separately.
  • You want to insert a conditional hyphen in Word, click the mouse on the said point and simultaneously press the keys [Ctrl] + [-] (Minus).
  • If you need the hyphen at this point, it is inserted directly visible. He is currently not necessary, stroke the conditional separator is only visible when it is needed.
  • Note: Further settings for hyphenation, you can find under the tab "page layout" in the category of "hyphenation".
Word: Discretionary Hyphen
In the next practical tip read also how to make your own Macro in Word to create.

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