+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | bold | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Abbreviation: �|\bd�% Parameters: �|none�% �|Description:�% The \bold markup sets the typeface to wide strokes, giving a heavy impression. �|Example:�% This example changes "Parallels" bold. It is changed back with the \roman markup. lowest common denominator. \par \bold\nin Parallels. \roman Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . . +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | lowest common denominator. | | Parallels. Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . . | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ �|Example:�% The effects of the \bold markup can also be limited by curly braces. lowest common denominator. \par \nin{\bd Parallels}. Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . . +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | lowest common denominator. | | Parallels. Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . . | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ �|Notes:�% Note in the last example the period follows the right curly brace (}.). This is necessary to enable the extra spacing which normally follows punctuation. Bold is often used for display titles or special emphasis.