There's no option for the text object which causes it to be rendered in
italics, but using a matrix transformation, you can shear the text causing
it to appear italicized.  For more information on shearing, check out
http://www.erols.com/vansickl/matrix.htm .

Ken

Casey wrote in message <34C64735.54A4598A@isoa-vision.com>...
>    Can you write a phrase in italics using a ttf.
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