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, APA, and MLA style (4+ letter rule). No in Chicago style. See the rules, examples, and edge cases.

Is "from" capitalized in a title? Yes in AP, APA, and MLA (4-letter rule). No in Chicago style. 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.

Yes – "between" is capitalized in all major style guides. At seven letters, it meets every guide's threshold. Chicago 18th ed. updated the rule in 2024.

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.