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Italics and Underlining

Italics is a printer’s term for type that is slightly slanted. Italics are used for many types of titles and for special words. (Note: In handwritten material, each word or letter that should be in italics is underlined. If you use a computer, you should use italics.)

For Titles

Use italics (or underlining) for titles of plays, books, newspapers, magazines, television programs, movies, music albums, and other complete works.

Play

The Wiz or The Wiz

Book

Exploring an Ocean Tide Pool

Television Program

Bluey

Movie

Elemental

For Special Words

Use italics (or underlining) to indicate names of aircraft and ships.

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