Hyphenated words in a title also present problems. There are no set rules, except to always capitalize the first element, even if it would not otherwise be capitalized, such as to in My To-go Order (some would write My To-Go Order). Some writers, editors, and publishers choose not to...
Pick a style for the second half of hyphenated words Another common question is whether to capitalize the second part of a hyphenated word in a headline. Again, there are multiple styles. You just need to decide on one and be consistent. The style I use is that if I would capitalize the...
“Midwestern Bed-and-Breakfast Getaways” (parallel words) A second word in a hyphenated compound that is descriptive in a title (i.e., an adjective) might not be capitalized: “Achieving an Iron-rich Diet.” Capitalizing Titles: Formal Rank or Professional Status Capitalize titles of honor or...