Consider using a butt joint and putting veneer tape over the exposed end.
Won't look great, but will be oh so much easier than a miter joint. A
rabbet will make it stronger and better looking (since the taped area will
be thinner), but also more difficult.

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What joint would be more suitable for plywood, and what is the best way
to hide the plys? Thanks for the reply.
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Hi all. I'm trying to build a fairly basic tv stand for my first
project. I plan on using 3/4 hardwood plywood for the 5 sides of the
case. Approx. size of the box is 14"x18"x24". I planned on mitred
joints for the top, bottom and sides to avoid the ply showing. Is this
a good idea for plywood? Doesn't seem very sturdy. What other joints
are appropriate for plywood case joinery that would be flush? Also, I
assume I would cover the plys showing from the face of the box with
regular hardwood. This would necessarily be 3/4" strips, is this
correct? Whats the best way to join the hardwood to the exposed plys?
Are these parts of plywood suitable for glueing or even some more
advanced joint. Am I stupid for using plywood? It just seems difficult
to find real wood in the larger width dimensions to make case sides.
Most planks I've looked at are no more than 12" wide. Thanks for
listening to these stupid questions. I'm trying to teach myself with
only books, since I don't personally know any woodworkers. Thanks,
Peter

Find a high school with an evening WW course.

Good luck mitering your plywood. I have a large cabinet built like that,
but it is not a beginner's project.