H-dot and H-dash

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To represent a hydrogen atom that is coming out of the plane toward you along the Z-axis, use the H-dot symbol .

To represent a hydrogen atom that is directed backwards into the plane away from you along the Z-axis, use the H-dash symbol . You can draw H-dots and H-dashes only by clicking atoms.

To draw an H-dot or an H-dash:

1. Hold down the mouse button over the Chemical Symbols tool and drag to select the symbol from the palette.

2. Point to the atom.

3. Click the atom.