Title case is a capitalization style where major words in a title are capitalized while minor words remain lowercase. It's commonly used in headings, book titles, article names, and other important text.

Which words should be capitalized?

Generally, capitalize nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and any word five letters or longer. The first and last words are always capitalized, regardless of their length or type.

How do I handle hyphenated words?

In most style guides, capitalize both parts of a hyphenated word in titles (e.g., 'Self-Esteem'). However, don't capitalize the second part if it's a particle or preposition (e.g., 'Follow-up').

What's the difference between style guides?

Different style guides have varying rules for word capitalization. AP Style is more conservative with capitals, while Chicago Style tends to capitalize more words. APA follows similar rules to Chicago but with some specific exceptions.

How are acronyms handled?

Acronyms and initialisms typically remain in all capitals (e.g., NASA, FBI) regardless of their position or length. Some style guides make exceptions for established acronyms that have become common words.

Can I process multiple titles at once?

Yes, you can enter multiple lines of text, and each line will be processed separately according to your chosen title case rules. This is useful for formatting multiple headings or titles at once.

Title Case Generator

Convert your text to proper title case following standard capitalization rules. Perfect for creating professional titles, headings, and article names.

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Features

Smart Title Case

Intelligently capitalizes words based on standard title case rules and exceptions.

Style Options

Choose from different title case styles including AP, Chicago, and APA.

Instant Copy

Copy your formatted title with one click for use anywhere.

How to Use

1. Enter or paste your text in the input field
2. Select your preferred title case style
3. View the properly capitalized result
4. Copy the formatted text with one click

Title Case Rules

Standard title case rules include:

Capitalize the first and last word
Capitalize major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
Lowercase articles (a, an, the)
Lowercase conjunctions (and, but, or)
Lowercase short prepositions (in, on, at)
Capitalize both parts of hyphenated words

Interesting History

Early Typography

Title case originated in early printing practices during the 15th century, where capitalizing important words helped emphasize key information and improve readability in printed materials.

Style Guides Evolution

The modern rules for title case were standardized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the emergence of major style guides like Chicago Manual of Style (1906) and AP Stylebook (1953).

Digital Era Impact

The digital age brought new challenges and opportunities for title case usage, leading to automated tools and algorithms for consistent title formatting across various platforms and media.

Key Features

Style Guide Support

Chicago Manual of Style rules
AP Stylebook formatting
APA Style guidelines
Custom style options

Smart Processing

Intelligent word recognition
Proper handling of articles
Special case word handling
Hyphenated word support

User Experience

Real-time preview
One-click copying
Batch processing support
Mobile-friendly interface

Advanced Options

Custom exception words
Multiple line processing
Format preservation
History tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

Basics

Fundamental concepts of title case formatting