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https://www.boisestate.edu/brand/creating-content/writing-style-guide/#:~:text=Boise%20State%20University%20is%20Idaho - official Boise State writing style guide

Writing Terms and Definitions

Camel Case

This style starts with a lowercase letter and then includes an uppercase letter.

  • iPhone, iPad or iPod

While some say this style is overused, it's generally accepted by the media and third parties.

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https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/formatting-type.html - how to use and apply basic formatting options to text using Adobe’s Character panel

https://openl.io/convert-case - free online case converter

Terms and Definitions

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Lower Case

This means not a single letter is capitalized – not even the first letter of the first word.

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  • This is sentence case capitalization

  • The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe

  • 4 capitalization styles you need to know

  • Breaking news: building to be demolished on Johnson Street

Sentence case capitalization is best for a more casual use, but can still be semi-professional.

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Title case capitalization is best for professional or very formal use.

Upper Case

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(All Caps)

Note

Only use for headings or titles, NOTan entire design. Beware of using acronyms andupper case capitalization, as it can cause confusion (ex: USA-BASED FIRMS)

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It’s best for more creative, less formal uses.

Additional

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CamelCase

This style starts with a lowercase letter and then includes an uppercase letter.

  • iPhone, iPad or iPod

  • eCampus

While some say this style is overused, it's generally accepted by the media and third parties.