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Don't use dashes. Similarly to the smart quotes, dashes are things generated by a word processor. When you want to use a dash, use two hyphens. For example, if I were to give you an example--and wanted a parenthetical statement--I'd do it like this!
===Tense===
Generally, write articles in present tense, except when obviously necessary to write in past tense, such as in history sections. There may exist additional exceptions to this rule.
It is important to remember the disclaimer at the top of this style guide: content is king, and other editors will adapt your writing to be more in line with these standards. If you are more comfortable writing in past, then do so. Things will slowly transition to present tense eventually.
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