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Italicize

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Visual DistinctionPlay
Italics signal a different tone or set text apart, like thoughts or book titles. SlideRemember to italicize foreign words in your report.
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Stress SpecificsPlay
Use italics to emphasize a specific part of a text that needs to stand out. SlideHe wanted to italicize every mention of the term 'sustainability'.
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Electronic CommunicationPlay
In digital texts, italics can substitute for a lack of vocal emphasis. SlideIn the chat, she italicized 'must' to stress the task's importance.