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Capitalization

Learn when and when not to capitalize.

Use sentence-style capitalization for all content including titles and subtitles. Capitalize the first letter of the first word and use lowercase thereafter.

Guidelines:

  • Capitalize the first word of a sentence, heading, title, UI label, or standalone phrase.
  • Capitalize proper nouns. Use lowercase for everything else.
  • Always capitalize the first word of a new sentence. Rewrite sentences that start with a word that is always lowercase.
  • Don't use all uppercase for emphasis.
  • Don't use all lowercase or all uppercase as a design choice.
  • When words are joined by a slash, if the word before the slash is capitalized, capitalize the word after the slash. Examples: "Country/Region", "Turn on the On/Off toggle".
Examples
Install the application
Adds details to the product
Test your system
Check system settings
Watch your favorite HD movies, TV shows, and more
1 GB of cloud storage
Available for Microsoft partners

Exceptions

Proper nouns, including brand, product, and service names, are always capitalized. If a title or heading includes a colon, capitalize the first word after it.

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Last Updated: 7/6/23, 6:53 AM
Contributors: noon-dawg, Cesar Level, John Hannagan, Weetbix
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