+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                    bold                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Abbreviation:  �|\bd�%

Parameters:    �|none�%

   �|Description:�%
The  \bold  markup  sets  the  typeface to  wide  strokes,  giving  a  heavy
impression.

   �|Example:�%
This example changes  "Parallels" bold.  It is  changed back with the \roman
markup.

lowest common denominator.
\par
\bold\nin Parallels. \roman Consider for a
moment rocks and deer . . .

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                                                             |
| lowest common denominator.                                                  |
| Parallels.  Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . .                      |
|                                                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+

   �|Example:�%
The effects of the \bold markup can also be limited by curly braces.

lowest common denominator.
\par
\nin{\bd Parallels}. Consider for a
moment rocks and deer . . .

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                                                             |
| lowest common denominator.                                                  |
| Parallels.  Consider for a moment rocks and deer . . .                      |
|                                                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+

   �|Notes:�%
Note in  the last  example the  period follows  the right curly  brace (}.).
This  is  necessary to  enable  the  extra  spacing  which normally  follows
punctuation.
   Bold is often used for display titles or special emphasis.