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A wavy underline instructing that text be set in bold.
Also known as: Set in bold, Wavy underline
A wavy line under the words. The wave distinguishes it from the straight underlines that specify italic and capitals, so the marks are separable at a glance even in a crowded margin.
A wavy line underneath text, instructing that it be set in bold type.
The wave is what distinguishes it from the straight underlines specifying italic, small capitals and capitals, which allows the marks to be told apart at a glance on a crowded proof.
A wavy line combined with a straight one specifies bold italic.
A single wavy line drawn directly beneath a run of words.
Both are underline marks in the graded typeface-change set.