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Title Case vs Capitalized Case: What's the Difference?
While both styles involve capital letters, they serve distinct editorial purposes:
- Title Case: Follows professional publication standards (AP, Chicago, APA). The first and last words are always capitalized, as are all major nouns, verbs, pronouns, and adjectives. Minor words like articles (a, an, the), short prepositions (in, on, of, to), and conjunctions (and, but, for) are kept lowercase unless they begin or end the title.
- Capitalized Case: Blindly capitalizes the very first letter of every single word regardless of parts of speech (e.g. "The Lord Of The Rings").
Common Headline Examples
| Raw Input | Title Case (AP Style) | Capitalized Case |
|---|---|---|
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog |
The Quick Brown Fox Jumps over the Lazy Dog |
The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog |
a guide to modern web design and development |
A Guide to Modern Web Design and Development |
A Guide To Modern Web Design And Development |