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Capitalize Each Word
Paste any text and instantly capitalize the first letter of every word — perfect for titles, headlines, names, and headings. Choose smart title case that keeps small words lowercase, or capitalize absolutely everything.
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What does "Capitalize Each Word" mean?
Capitalizing each word means making the first letter of every word uppercase while leaving the rest lowercase — the style you see in book titles, movie titles, and most headlines. It's more specific than simply capitalizing the first letter of a sentence, and it comes in a few different flavors depending on where you're using it.
This tool covers the three most common versions: Smart Title Case, which follows standard style-guide rules by keeping short connecting words ("a", "the", "of", "and") lowercase unless they're first or last; Capitalize Every Word, which uppercases the first letter of every single word with no exceptions, useful for names, labels, and stylized headings; and First Letter of Sentence, which only capitalizes the very first word of each sentence, matching normal prose rules.
How to use Capitalize Each Word
- Paste or type your text into the box on the left.
- Pick a style at the top: Smart Title Case, Capitalize Every Word, or First Letter of Sentence.
- For Smart Title Case, edit the "words to keep lowercase" list if you want to match a specific style guide.
- Toggle whether hyphenated words should have both sides capitalized.
- Copy the finished result from the right-hand box with one click.
Examples
| Original | Smart Title Case | Capitalize Every Word |
|---|
| the lord of the rings | The Lord of the Rings | The Lord Of The Rings |
| a state-of-the-art solution | A State-of-the-Art Solution | A State-Of-The-Art Solution |
| don't stop believing | Don't Stop Believing | Don't Stop Believing |
| 10 tips for a better résumé | 10 Tips for a Better Résumé | 10 Tips For A Better Résumé |
Common ways people use this tool
Blog & article titlesFormat a headline correctly before publishing, without manually retyping each word.
Resumes & job titlesMake job titles and section headings consistent across an entire résumé.
Book & movie titlesApply proper title case to a creative work's title following standard style conventions.
Product & brand namesCapitalize every word in a product name or catalog listing for a polished, consistent look.
Slide decks & headingsKeep every slide title and section header capitalized the same way throughout a presentation.
Social media postsFormat a headline-style post or caption so it reads as a proper title, not a run of lowercase text.
Spreadsheets & data cleanupClean up inconsistently-cased names or labels pasted from another source in bulk.
Email subject linesGive a subject line a clean, professional title-case look before sending.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between "Smart Title Case" and "Capitalize Every Word"?
Smart Title Case follows standard style-guide rules (similar to AP or Chicago style) by keeping short connecting words like "a", "the", "of", and "and" lowercase unless they're the first or last word. Capitalize Every Word ignores those rules and uppercases the first letter of every word with no exceptions — useful for names, labels, or acronym-style headings.
Does it handle contractions and possessives correctly?
Yes. The tool only capitalizes the first letter of each word, so contractions like "don't" become "Don't" rather than "Don'T", and possessives like "world's" become "World's".
Can I customize which words stay lowercase in Smart Title Case?
Yes. Edit the comma-separated list in the "Words to keep lowercase" field to match your own house style or a specific style guide, and the result updates instantly.
How does it handle hyphenated words?
By default, both sides of a hyphenated word are capitalized (e.g. "state-of-the-art" becomes "State-of-the-Art" in Smart Title Case). Turn off "Capitalize both sides of hyphenated words" if you'd rather only capitalize the first part.
Will it mess up acronyms or all-caps words already in my text?
The tool lowercases the rest of each word before capitalizing the first letter, which means an acronym like "NASA" would become "Nasa". If your text has acronyms you want preserved exactly, adjust those words manually after conversion, or add them to your own review pass.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. All text conversion happens locally in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is sent to a server, logged, or stored anywhere outside your own device.
Does it work with non-English text?
Basic capitalization works for any language using the Latin alphabet, including accented characters. The default lowercase word list is tailored to English style rules, so you may want to clear or edit it when working with other languages.