What do the solid wedge and dashed wedge symbols indicate in the 3D representation of an organic molecule?

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(N/A) In the 3D representation of organic molecules,the solid wedge is used to indicate a bond projecting out of the plane of the paper towards the observer.
The dashed wedge is used to depict a bond projecting out of the plane of the paper and away from the observer.

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