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Hyphenation Exception List Builder

Collect preferred hyphenation patterns; export dictionaries for supported publishing formats.

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Using Hyphenation Exception List Builder

Collect preferred hyphenation patterns; export dictionaries for supported publishing formats.

Use Try example to explore hyphenation exception list builder, or enter your own preferred word breaks, one per line.
Set export convention. Read the field notes for supported values.
Choose Build exception list and inspect the result, including any review flags or unsupported cases.
Use the relevant download buttons to keep your result. CSV and report JSON preserve the available findings; original files are not changed.

Example

Preferred word breaks, one per line: rep-re-sen-ta-tive
trans-la-tion
work-flow
transla-tion
Export convention: TeX exceptions

Questions & answers

What does Hyphenation Exception List Builder do?

Collect preferred hyphenation patterns; export dictionaries for supported publishing formats.

What input does this tool support?

Preferred word breaks, one per line: Use hyphens at approved break positions: trans-la-tion. Export convention

What should I check before using the result?

Creates explicit exception lists from user-approved break points. It does not calculate dictionary-quality hyphenation or claim compatibility with every publisher.

Can I keep or share the result?

Yes. Use the result-specific downloads, CSV where available and report JSON. Downloads can contain your supplied information, so review the content before sharing. Processing runs in this browser; public pages also include the site’s approved advertising and optional analytics.