In scientific writing, we often need to mention a term and emphasize a point. So far, I always try to distinguish these two typical cases on font, by using different series or styles, say, use slanted text (\textsl{}
) for the former while use italicized text (\emph{}
or \textit{}
) for the latter. In particular, I try to avoid using boldface for the former to ease my reader. For example, for the following line
TeX is a typesetting system for professional writing.
I would slant "typesetting system" and italicize (or \emph
) "professional". But in some font sets, slant and italic font are the same, e.g., the Concerete Math font set. That means my attempt to distinguish these two cases does not work. I wonder if you think this distinction is worth. And if it is, how do you handle it? Thanks.