Capitalization

Capitalization Rules

Capitalize the first word in a sentence.

Several pigeons were strutting on the balcony.

Capitalize all proper nouns, including people’s names and the names of particular places.

Roger Federer; Lance Armstrong; The Statue of Liberty; The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Capitalize titles of respect.

Ms. Brock; Mrs. Steward; Mr. Salinger; Dr. Friend

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