Capcase is a term that refers to a specific style or method of capitalization used in writing and typography. It is primarily used to describe the practice of capitalizing the first letter of each word in a sentence or phrase, regardless of the grammatical rules that may dictate otherwise. In other words, capcase involves capitalizing the first letter of every word, excluding articles, coordinating conjunctions, and prepositions, regardless of their length or grammatical function.
Capcase is commonly used in headings, titles, headings, and headlines, as well as in text formatting for titles of books, articles, and other written works. It is often employed in formal writing settings, such as academic papers, legal documents, or official reports, where clarity and emphasis on each individual word are desired.
This method of capitalization helps to make titles and headings more visually appealing and easier to read. It also helps to create consistency and uniformity within a given context.
Capcase can be contrasted with other methods of capitalization such as sentence case, which only capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence, or title case, which capitalizes the first letter of each major word in a title or heading.
