What is the correct way of emphasizing (with italics) a word followed by a punctuation mark like ,!?)" ? Do you emphasize it including the mark or only the word itself?
I meant rather something like the second example. In this case should I emphasise also the comma?
Strictly speaking, no: the comma is not part of the expression getting emphasis, but rather a structural element of the entire sentence. However, in some instances an italic comma will fit better than a Roman one so, aesthetically, using the italic comma might look better. If the project is not academic in nature, I would go with what looks best, rules be damned...
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