Vladimir Prus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > David Abrahams wrote: >> IMO (and the technical writing style guide recommended to me by >> Addison-Wesley agrees), when key terms are introduced it should be in >> boldface rather than italics. The latter tends to disappear into the >> page, and the former can be helpful for locating definitions in text. >> Can we format <firstterm> in bold? > > Not going to argue, but this convention is new to me -- always used italics. > Do you have a pointer to that style guide?
This is what my editor sent me: http://www.awprofessional.com/title/020137921X I don't agree with everything she says, but this particular thing seems logical and very helpful. -- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting http://www.boost-consulting.com ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by Black Hat Briefings & Training. Attend Black Hat Briefings & Training, Las Vegas July 24-29 - digital self defense, top technical experts, no vendor pitches, unmatched networking opportunities. Visit www.blackhat.com _______________________________________________ Boost-docs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe and other administrative requests: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/boost-docs
