In threaded mode...

[Amy loves Bud]

If you look at the thread, some of the entries are in italics, some are normal. Why?

[Meliss]

Bumping to see if anyone can answer...

[Gigi]

I believe it is in italics if there is no subject line. That way you know you are reading the beginning of what is in the body of the message.

[Amy loves Bud]

So smart! Thank you!