Formula Text Field Syntax

Is it possible to have italics in a formula text field (NOT a rich text), or by definition does that not work?

Rich text fields cause issues in mobile, so I avoid them in that application. On that subject, does anyone know if the glitch with rich text in mobile is a known bug? Specifically, if you have a rich text field, all the fields below it in that section will not have the boxed 'outline' on the fields. It will look quite messy.

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Mike Tamoush
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