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Does a title of TV show or movie have to be underlined?

You're right to be curious about that! Here's the breakdown:

It depends on the style guide you're following.

* MLA (Modern Language Association): In MLA style, you italicize titles of movies, TV shows, books, albums, and other long works.

* Chicago Manual of Style: Chicago also uses italics for these titles.

* APA (American Psychological Association): APA typically uses italics for titles of movies, TV shows, and books.

* Other Styles: Some other style guides may still prefer underlining, especially in situations where italicizing is difficult.

The important thing is to be consistent! Choose a style guide and stick with it throughout your writing.

Example:

* MLA/Chicago/APA: *The Lord of the Rings*

* Older Styles: The Lord of the Rings

Let me know if you have any more questions about formatting!

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