Title Case Converter

Title case seems simple until edge cases appear: Should 'of' be capitalized? What about 'through'? This tool applies standard conventions instantly for properly capitalized headlines.

What is Title Case Converter?

Transforms text into proper title case by capitalizing major words while keeping minor words lowercase. First and last words are always capitalized.

Key features

Automatic major-word capitalization, intelligent minor-word handling, first-and-last-word always capitalized, real-time conversion, multi-line support, one-click copy.

How it works

Splits input into words, evaluates each against a minor-word list (articles, short conjunctions, short prepositions). Non-minor words get capitalized. Minor words stay lowercase unless first in the title.

Common use cases

Bloggers format article titles. Journalists write AP-style headlines. Authors format book titles. Email marketers create professional subjects. Presentation creators format slide headings.

Why use Title Case Converter

Inconsistent capitalization looks unprofessional. Even experienced writers occasionally capitalize 'of' or lowercase 'Through'. This tool ensures uniform formatting.

Who should use this tool

Blog writers, journalists, book authors, email marketers, content managers, social media managers, and academic writers.

How to get started

Type or paste title text. Properly capitalized version appears instantly. Review for brand-name exceptions, copy the result.

Best practices

Always capitalize first and last word. AP lowercases all prepositions; Chicago capitalizes 4+ letter ones. After conversion, manually check brand names.

Limitations to keep in mind

Cannot distinguish preposition 'to' from infinitive 'to'. Brand names with intentional lowercase (iPhone) need manual correction.

Frequently asked questions

Which words are not capitalized?

Articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so), and short prepositions (in, on, at, to, by, of). Exception: always capitalize first and last words.

Title case vs sentence case?

Title case capitalizes most words. Sentence case capitalizes only first word and proper nouns. Title case is standard for headlines and headings.

Which style guide does this follow?

General conventions aligning with AP, APA, Chicago, and MLA by lowercasing standard minor words and capitalizing everything else.

Does it handle hyphenated words?

Capitalizes the first part. Most style guides capitalize both parts in titles: 'Self-Driving', 'Well-Known'.

Should blog titles use title case?

Yes. A/B testing consistently shows title-cased headlines are perceived as more professional and clickworthy. Major publications all use title case.

How does it handle iPhone, eBay?

Applies standard rules and capitalizes first letters. Brand names with unconventional casing need manual adjustment.

Does it capitalize after colons?

The first word after a colon is typically capitalized across most style guides.

Can I use it for email subjects?

Yes. Campaign Monitor research shows title-cased subjects have 10-20% higher open rates.

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