# AMAZON.EmailAddress
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Recognizes words that represent an email address provided as username@domain. Addresses can include the following special characters in a user name: underscore (\$1), hyphen (-), period (.), and the plus sign (\$1).

The `AMAZON.EmailAddress` slot type supports inputs using spelling styles. You can use the spell-by-letter and spell-by-word styles to help your customers enter email addresses. For more information, see [Capturing slot values with spelling styles during the conversation](spelling-styles.md).