Grammar 101 Capitalization Guides

Learn when "the" is capitalized in title case and where it should remain lowercase in real editorial headlines.

Resolve "to" capitalization quickly with practical examples and style-aware checks you can apply immediately.

A direct rule for capitalizing "in" in title case with examples for first, middle, and last-word positions.

See when "of" stays lowercase and when positional rules require capitalization in title case headlines.

Why verbs like "is" are capitalized in title case, with quick examples and converter validation workflow.

Is "with" capitalized in a title? Yes in AP and APA (4+ letter rule). No in Chicago and MLA. See the rules, examples, and edge cases.

Is "from" capitalized in a title? Yes in AP and APA (4-letter rule). No in Chicago and MLA. Learn the rules, Chicago 18th ed. update, and examples.

Yes – "your" is capitalized in all major style guides. At four letters and as a pronoun, it meets both the length rule and Chicago's pronoun rule. See examples.

Yes – "that" is capitalized in all major style guides: AP, APA, MLA, and Chicago. As a subordinating conjunction with 4+ letters, it's always capitalized.

Yes – "am" is always capitalized in a title in AP, APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. All guides capitalize verbs regardless of length. See rules and examples.

Is "up" capitalized in a title? It depends on its role. As a preposition, it's lowercase. As an adverb in a phrasal verb, AP and Chicago capitalize it.

Usually yes – AP, APA, and Chicago 18th ed. (2024) capitalize "between." MLA is the exception: it lowercases all prepositions regardless of length.

Is "president" capitalized? Only when used as a title before a name or as a stand-in for a specific person. See the rules, examples, and common mistakes.

Do you capitalize seasons like spring, summer, fall, and winter? No – unless they start a sentence or are part of a proper noun. See all the rules here.

Is "earth" capitalized? Yes when referring to the planet (especially without "the"). No when it means soil or ground. See the rule with clear examples.

Is "high school" capitalized? Only when it's part of a specific school's name. Keep it lowercase when referring to high school in general. See all the rules.

Do you capitalize after a colon? It depends on the style guide. AP says yes for complete sentences. Chicago says only for two or more sentences. See the rules.

Is "professor" capitalized? Only before a name as a title – Professor Smith. As a job description, it stays lowercase. See rules, examples, and style guide tips.

Do you capitalize college majors? Not usually – unless the major contains a proper noun like English or French. See the rules, style guide comparison, and examples.

Is "bachelor's degree" capitalized? Not in general use – only when writing the full formal name like Bachelor of Arts. See the rule, examples, and apostrophe tip.

Is "math" capitalized? No – math is a common noun and stays lowercase in regular writing. Capitalize only in course names like Math 101. See rules and examples.

Is "English" capitalized? Yes – always. It's a proper noun derived from England, whether you mean the language, the subject, or the nationality. See examples.

What words are not capitalized in a title? Short articles, prepositions, and conjunctions stay lowercase in title case. See the full list by style guide with examples.

Is "god" capitalized? Yes for the monotheistic deity – it's a proper name. Lowercase for gods in general. See the rules, pronoun guidance, and examples.

Is "constitution" capitalized? Yes for the U.S. Constitution and named documents; lowercase generic references. See the rules, amendments, and examples.