Title Case Converter

Convert text to Title Case where each word starts with a capital letter.

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Ever stared at a headline wondering if "with" should be capitalized? You're not alone. Title case trips up even experienced writers because the rules aren't as straightforward as "capitalize everything."

Examples

Blog Post

Input:

how to write better headlines for your blog

Output:

How to Write Better Headlines for Your Blog

With Prepositions

Input:

the man who sold the world

Output:

The Man Who Sold the World

The Rules Nobody Remembers

Word TypeRuleExamples
Nouns, verbs, adjectivesAlways capitalizeDog, Running, Beautiful
ArticlesLowercase (usually)a, an, the
Short prepositionsLowercaseat, by, for, in, of
ConjunctionsLowercaseand, but, or, nor
First/last wordAlways capitalizeThe, End

Style Guide Differences

AP Style, Chicago, and APA don't always agree:

  • AP: Capitalizes words of 4+ letters
  • Chicago: Lowercases all prepositions regardless of length
  • APA: Capitalizes words of 4+ letters, including prepositions

FAQ

Should I capitalize "is" in titles?

Yes. "Is" is a verb (form of "to be"), so it gets capitalized in title case.

What about hyphenated words?

Capitalize both parts if they're major words: "Self-Driving" not "Self-driving."