Italic

Italic refers to a  cursive  form of a typeface, typically for serif fonts.

A closely related version, called oblique, refers to a slanted form of a typeface, usually for sans-serif fonts.

Both forms are often accessed through the same Italic menu option.

Usage

 * Emphasis or defining terms
 * Names of vessels
 * Scientific names of biological organisms
 * Scientific notation
 * Titles of creative works and periodicals