Title Case Converter
Instantly capitalize your headlines, titles, and headings with proper style.
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Title Case Rules
Capitalize These
- 1. First and last word of the title
- 2. Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives
- 3. Verbs, adverbs, and subordinating conjunctions
- 4. Prepositions longer than 4 letters
Keep Lowercase
- a. Articles (a, an, the)
- b. Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or)
- c. Short prepositions (in, on, at, to, for)
- d. "To" in infinitives
Frequently Asked Questions
What words should not be capitalized in a title?
In general, short words (fewer than 4 letters) are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word of the title. This includes articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or), and short prepositions (in, on, at, to, for). Our Title Case Converter automatically handles these exceptions.
What is the difference between AP and Chicago style titles?
AP (Associated Press) style capitalizes words with four or more letters, while Chicago style capitalizes all major words regardless of length. AP style is common in journalism, while Chicago style is preferred for books and academic publishing. Both styles lowercase articles, conjunctions, and prepositions unless they are the first or last word.
When should I use Title Case?
Title Case is standard for headlines, book titles, movie titles, song names, article headings, and email subject lines. It creates a formal, professional appearance that draws attention. Use mtools.cloud to instantly format your titles correctly.