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Please, if you don't know for sure don't answer...M-dash formatting?

Ok, if I want to put a parenthetical-like phrase between two M-dashes, how does the spacing work?

Is it like this – with space on either side – or...

Is it like this –with space only on the outside– or...

Is it like this–with no space at all–or what?

Thank you.

Update:

Two answers and already have all three choices accounted for, anyone have a source they can cite?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    The more common choice is a space before and after, but many reliable style commentators put the spaces on the outside.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    3rd option

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