The titles of freestanding works (books, movies, plays, albums, etc.) are italicized; smaller parts within these works (chapters in a book, articles in a magazine, songs within an album) are not (they are put in quotes, instead).
How are software titles treated?
My understanding is that if a particular program resembles a book or a dramatic work (like a video game), its title is italicized — otherwise, it is treated as a proper noun, just like any other product.
I played Grand Theft Auto, instead of reading "Democracy in Ancient Greece" in Microsoft Encarta and preparing my presentation in PowerPoint.
Is this approach correct?
Best Answer
It depends on the style guide you're following.
Wikipedia says yes:
The Guardian says no:
National Geographic says yes:
Take your pick, and be consistent.