CSS text-transform Property
Controls the capitalization of text
Syntax
text-transform: none | capitalize | uppercase | lowercase | full-width | full-size-kana;Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | No transformation (default) |
| capitalize | First letter of each word uppercase |
| uppercase | All characters uppercase |
| lowercase | All characters lowercase |
Example
.label {
text-transform: uppercase;
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}Understanding CSS text-transform
The CSS text-transform property controls the capitalization of text. As part of the Typography module in CSS, it is one of the most commonly used properties for controlling the visual presentation of web pages.
You can set text-transform to values such as none, capitalize, uppercase, lowercase, among others. Each value changes how the browser renders the affected element, giving you fine-grained control over your page layout and design. Choosing the right value depends on the specific design requirements of your project.
Common use cases for the text-transform property include responsive web design, component-based layouts, and creating visually consistent interfaces across devices. It works closely with related properties like font-variant, letter-spacing, text-align to achieve complex styling effects. Understanding how these properties interact helps you write cleaner, more maintainable stylesheets.
Browser support for text-transform is excellent across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For older browsers, consider using fallback values or progressive enhancement strategies. The property can also be set dynamically via JavaScript using element.style.textTransform or the CSS custom properties (variables) approach for theming.
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