Change Case in MS Word

Change Case in MS Word 

One useful feature of Microsoft Word that lets you simply change the capitalization of your text without having to retype it is the ability to change the case of text. Word gives you an easy way to change text to title case, lowercase, or uppercase. This is how to adjust the case in Microsoft Word:

Changing Case in Microsoft Word:

1. Select the Text:

If you wish to alter the case of any text, highlight it. To accomplish this, either hold down the Shift key and use the arrow keys, or click and drag your mouse over the text.

2. Access the "Change Case" Feature:

Selecting your text will allow you to navigate to the "Home" tab on the Word window's ribbon.

3. Locate the "Change Case" Button:

Search for the "Change Case" button. It usually shows up in the Font group and resembles a lowercase and uppercase "a." Toggle this button.

4. Choose the Desired Case:

Different alternatives for altering the case will show as a drop-down menu. Potential choices could be:

Capitalizes the initial letter of every sentence in sentence case.

lowercase: Makes all of the text that is selected lowercase.

UPPERCASE: Changes all chosen text to capitalize letters.

Title Case: Every word's initial letter is capitalized.

5. Select the Appropriate Case Option:

Select the case option based on your needs. When you click on it, the selected text will instantly alter to reflect the change.

6. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

As an alternative, you can switch the casing by using keyboard shortcuts. Pick a text selection and hit/press:

• Shift + F3 to choose between title case, lowercase, and capital letters.

7.Manual Adjustment:

You can manually change each letter's case if you'd rather have greater control. To switch between uppercase and lowercase, just highlight the text and press the Shift and Caps Lock keys simultaneously.

Notes:

Standardizing the capitalization of text in your document can be accomplished quickly and effectively by using the "Change Case" option.

When copying and pasting text from various sources with varied capitalization styles, this capability comes in handy.

These instructions can help you quickly adjust a text's case in Microsoft Word to satisfy your unique formatting specifications.