Step by step
- Highlight the text you want to change in LibreOffice Writer.
- Open the Format menu at the top and hover over Text.
- Choose UPPERCASE, lowercase, Cycle Case, Sentence case, or Capitalize Every Word.
- Or press Shift + F3 repeatedly to cycle through lowercase, UPPERCASE, and Capitalize Every Word.
At a glance
| Case option | Where to find it | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| UPPERCASE | Format > Text > UPPERCASE | Makes every letter capital |
| lowercase | Format > Text > lowercase | Makes every letter small |
| Sentence case | Format > Text > Sentence case | Capitalizes only the first letter of each sentence |
| Capitalize Every Word | Format > Text > Capitalize Every Word | Capitalizes the first letter of each word |
Where to find it on your device
- LibreOffice Writer: Format > Text
Related questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to change case in LibreOffice Writer?
Select the text and press Shift + F3. Each press cycles through lowercase, UPPERCASE, and Capitalize Every Word.
How do I fix text typed with Caps Lock on in LibreOffice?
Select the text, open Format > Text, and choose Sentence case or lowercase. You can also paste it into the converter above and click Sentence case.
Does LibreOffice Writer have Title Case?
It offers Capitalize Every Word under Format > Text, which capitalizes every word. If you want short words like 'of' and 'the' kept lowercase, use the Title Case button in the tool above.
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Updated November 14, 2026.