nonitalicized

Nonitalicized refers to text that is not set in italics; its glyphs are upright rather than slanted. It represents the default or base state of type against which italic styling is contrasted.

In typography and writing, italics are used for emphasis, to indicate foreign words, or to denote titles of works and certain technical terms. Nonitalicized text serves as the standard body text in most contexts, with italics reserved for emphasis or special cases. In scientific naming, genus and species are often italicized, while the surrounding prose remains nonitalicized.

In digital typesetting and web design, nonitalicized is expressed by the font-style setting normal. In CSS this corresponds to font-style: normal, and in HTML, elements without italics inherit the default nonitalicized style unless overridden by styling.

From an accessibility and readability perspective, consistent nonitalicized body text improves legibility, and excessive or inconsistent italics can hinder comprehension. Style guides commonly specify how and when italicization should be used, and when it should be avoided to retain clear typography.