Step by step
- To type a single capital letter, hold Shift while pressing the letter key.
- To type all capitals, press Caps Lock once, then press it again to return to lowercase.
- To convert selected text inside Microsoft Word, press Shift + F3 (Windows) or Fn + Shift + F3 (Mac).
- To fix text typed with Caps Lock on in any other app or browser, copy it, paste it into the tool on this page, and click Sentence case.
At a glance
| Task | Windows / Mac | Where it works |
|---|---|---|
| Type one capital letter | Hold Shift + letter | Every app |
| Toggle all caps while typing | Caps Lock | Every app |
| Convert selected text | Shift + F3 / Fn + Shift + F3 | Microsoft Word only |
| Fix Caps Lock text anywhere | Paste into tool > Sentence case | Any browser or app |
Related questions
Is there a keyboard shortcut for uppercase to lowercase in Chrome or Gmail?
No, browsers and web apps like Gmail do not have a built-in shortcut to change the case of selected text. Paste the text into the tool on this page and copy it back.
How do I fix text typed with Caps Lock on?
Copy the text, paste it into the box on this page, and click Sentence case. Only the first letter of each sentence stays capital.
Why did Shift + F3 open a search bar instead of changing case?
In web browsers, F3 and Shift + F3 are find-in-page shortcuts. Shift + F3 only changes text case inside desktop apps like Microsoft Word.
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Updated November 14, 2026.