Common Mistakes in Text Capitalization | Rune

Capitalization seems simple, but it's one of the most common sources of errors in writing. These mistakes undermine professionalism and readability. Here's how to identify and fix them.

Mistake 1: Inconsistent Heading Styles

The Problem

Mixing Title Case and Sentence case randomly:

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The Fix

Pick one style and stick with it. Use a case converter to standardize.

Mistake 2: Capitalizing Common Nouns

The Problem

Treating ordinary words as proper nouns:

Our Company provides Premium Services to all Customers.

The Fix

Only capitalize proper nouns (specific names):

Our company provides premium services to all customers.

Mistake 3: ALL CAPS for Emphasis

The Problem

Using uppercase to shout:

THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT!!!

The Fix

Use bold, italics, or strategic placement for emphasis instead:

This is **really important**.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Title Case Rules

The Problem

Capitalizing every word, including articles:

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The Fix

Leave minor words lowercase (unless first or last):

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Mistake 5: Forgetting Proper Nouns

The Problem

Not capitalizing names of people, places, and brands:

I use google chrome on my windows laptop.

The Fix

I use Google Chrome on my Windows laptop.

Mistake 6: Random Capitalization for Style

The Problem

Capitalizing words to seem important or "creative":

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The Fix

Keep body text in sentence case:

Unlock your true potential today.

Mistake 7: Abbreviations and Acronyms

The Problem

Inconsistent capitalization:

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The Fix

Use the standard form:

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How to Fix Capitalization Errors

1. Copy the problematic text.
2. Paste into Rune's Case Converter.
3. Select the correct format.
4. Copy and replace in your document.

Quick Reference: What to Capitalize

Always Capitalize	Never Capitalize (usually)
First word of a sentence	Common nouns
Proper nouns (names)	Seasons (spring, summer)
Titles of works	Directions (go north)
Acronyms (NASA, HTML)	After colons (in most styles)
Days, months	Articles (a, an, the) in titles

Conclusion

Capitalization mistakes are easy to make and equally easy to fix. Use Rune's Case Converter to standardize your text and avoid common errors.