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From: | Drew Adams |
Subject: | bug#3035: 23.0.92; doc, terminology for graphics, display, terminal, etc. |
Date: | Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:01:18 -0700 |
> > IMO, using slant for a defined term in print is not too > > good, and having the same appearance for defined terms > > and emphasized text (unrelated) is also not too good. > > AFAIK, it's just common practice for definitions. The italics is used > to emphasize the fact that this term is used with a specific meaning, > which is being explained. Nope. Not common practice. And that reasoning (defined term is important, so use emphasis) is an invention. But you are free to invent your own conventions. ;-)
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