>>>>> "MO" == Marcel Oliver <[log in to unmask]> writes: Hi, MO> It seems standard in German mathematical typesetting to use MO> letterspacing for "emphasis" (e.g. for defining words), while italics MO> are reserved for theorems and such. No, it's not standard. Emphasis is done with italics, as in every civilized country. In fact, the typesetter of the book in question should be calfatered, forced to listen a few days to Modern Talking, or some similar punishment. But then, in the 30s and before, such crimes were quite common. Cheers, Joachim -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Joachim Schrod Email: [log in to unmask] Net & Publication Consultance GmbH Tel.: +49-6074-861530 Roedermark, Germany Fax: +49-6074-861531