Q:

Setting to Disable Automatic Text Replace (OS X 10.9.1)

When typing in a rich text format form in an application (such as the Notes app, Mail compose message dialog, Evernote) my Mac automatically corrects two or three dashes (--) into one long dash (—). 
I don't want this behaviour because I manage my time using a plain text based system that I have been using since several years ago.  The latest update to 10.9 changes this behavior. 
I have tried looking into the Keyboard settings, I have turned off Correct spelling automatically option in Text settings to no avail. 

A:

Nevermind, I have found the answer to my problem.  As I was writing the question, I found another setting under Keyboard > Text; Use smart quotes and dashes. 
This option is probably set to true by default.  Leave it unchecked and the problem is solved. 
I actually clicked Post your question and answer when submitting the question, but somehow the answer doesn't show up.