How do you write in italics on DU?

[Cant trust em]

Can someone give me some learnin'?

[Ptah]

1. With this: [i]text[/i]

Like this.

[Cant trust em]

3. You get a gold star for the day.

[Dr. Strange]

2. I use Babel Fish.

Just type in your text and then select "English-to-Italics" in the drop-down box.

[Boojatta]

4. I'm going to violate the oath of silence and give away all of the secrets...

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