How do I get italics on gmail

[AC Question]

I have a Samsung Galaxy tab 3

 

[Javier P]

Welcome to the forums. Try this. Long press on the text you want to edit and tap on the font icon top left.

 

[altobobcat]

To change to Italics, highlight the text you want to change and select the A with a line underneath it. A bar should appear above your keyboard with the options (Bold, Italics, Underlined).
Hope that helps!