The nonbreaking hyphen option

The nonbreaking hyphen is a typographic feature that prevents a line break at the point where it is used, ensuring that the Words or elements it connects stay together on the same line. This is particularly useful in compound adjectives or when linking numbers and units (e.g., "20-year-old" or "5-foot-10"). It is often represented by a specific keyboard shortcut or character code, depending on the software being used. Using nonbreaking hyphens helps maintain clarity and readability in text formatting.