Text & Writing
Title Case
Each word is capitalised unless it belongs to the set of small words, which stay in lower case unless they open or close the title.
The Formula
Title Case = capitalise significant words, keep small words lower-case
Each word is capitalised unless it belongs to the set of small words, which stay in lower case unless they open or close the title.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| w | Word | word | A single word in the text. |
| S | Small words | set | Articles, conjunctions and short prepositions. |
What Each Symbol Means
wword
Word
A single word in the text.
Sset
Small words
Articles, conjunctions and short prepositions.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert text case page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Text Case, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.