How to Change Text Case in Microsoft Word
Published 2026-01-05 · convertcase.in
Microsoft Word has built-in tools to change case, but they are limited. This guide covers every method — keyboard shortcuts, the Change Case menu, and using an online tool for advanced cases.
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1Shift + F3 Shortcut
Select your text and press Shift + F3 to cycle between UPPERCASE, lowercase, and Title Case.
2Change Case Menu
Go to Home tab → Font group → Change Case button (Aa icon). Options include Sentence case, lowercase, UPPERCASE, Capitalize Each Word, and tOGGLE cASE.
3For Sentence Case and More
Word's sentence case has known bugs with proper nouns. Use convertcase.in for accurate sentence case, alternating case, or inverse case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to change case in Word?
Shift + F3 cycles through lowercase, UPPERCASE, and Capitalised Each Word.
Can Word automatically apply title case?
Yes, via the Change Case menu → Capitalize Each Word. But it doesn't follow strict title case rules (APA/Chicago).