Capitalizing computer and software terms

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Most computer language terms are acronyms and are therefore capitalized.

COBOL
FORTRAN
MS-DOS
BASIC
OS/2

When using the name of a specific software program, check the manufacturer's usage of upper and lower case. Software programs and applications are generally registered trademarks and therefore proper nouns.

Microsoft Word
MS Word
Outlook
WordPerfect
PowerPoint

Use an initial cap with computer commands, functions or features.

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