Title Capitalization
Convert headlines and titles to proper Title Case following AP, Chicago or MLA style - conjunctions, prepositions and articles handled correctly.
Updated September 2026 · Written and verified by Akash Pandey
Title Capitalization
How to use the title capitalizer
- Paste or type your title or heading.
- Choose a style guide: AP, Chicago or MLA.
- Click Capitalize and copy the result.
The tool applies the classic rule set: capitalize the first and last word always, capitalize all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), and lowercase short connectors like a, an, the, and, but, or, for, nor, on, at, to, from, by, of, in unless they start or end the title or follow a colon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AP, Chicago and MLA?
Very little for most titles - all three capitalize first/last words and major words, and lowercase short prepositions and conjunctions. The options let you match whichever guide your editor expects.
Which words stay lowercase?
Short articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for) and short prepositions (in, on, at, to, from, by, of) - unless they are the first or last word, or follow a colon.
How are hyphenated words handled?
Both parts are capitalized in headline style, so "well-known" becomes "Well-Known" (matching AP and Chicago for compound modifiers in titles).
Will it change words that are already styled?
It re-cases every word uniformly, so acronyms become Title Case too. Paste uppercase titles and they normalize to headline style.
Is it free to use?
Yes, entirely free and in-browser - nothing is uploaded or stored.
Which style guides are supported for title capitalization?
The tool follows standard headline style guides (AP, Chicago Manual of Style, and MLA), keeping minor prepositions, articles, and coordinating conjunctions in lowercase.
Are the first and last words of a title always capitalized?
Yes. In all major editorial style manuals, the first and last words of a title or subtitle are always capitalized regardless of their part of speech.
How are hyphenated words handled in titles?
In title case, major elements in hyphenated compounds (like "High-Quality") are capitalized according to grammatical conventions.