True italics are impossible to produce in plain text and text messages, however.
Instead, try these widely understood key in conventions to add emphasis.
Insert aslash characterbefore and after the word or phrase.
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Example: /This is important/
Enclose the word or phrase inasterisksto signify bolded jot down.
Example: This is important
Typeunderlinecharacters before and after the word or phrase to mimic underscoring.
Here are the key differences:
