* Emphasis: To highlight a word or phrase, making it stand out from the surrounding text.
* Titles of books, movies, plays, etc.: For example, "The Lord of the Rings" or "The Shawshank Redemption".
* Foreign words: To distinguish them from the main text, indicating their foreign origin.
* Scientific names: For example, *Homo sapiens*.
* Legal terms: To indicate specific terms or phrases.
* Specific words or phrases within a text: To call attention to them, especially when they are being defined or explained.
The use of italics can vary depending on context and style guide.