Wikipedia Style and sentence case are functionally identical in their capitalization rules. Both capitalize only the first word and proper nouns. Wikipedia Style refers specifically to the Wikimedia Foundation editorial standard.
Wikipedia Style uses sentence case for all article titles and section headings, capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns. It is the editorial standard of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Wikipedia Style applies to all Wikipedia articles and other Wikimedia projects. It is also adopted by technical documentation projects and wikis that want a neutral, readable tone.
Open Wikipedia Style converterSentence case capitalizes only the first word of a title or heading and any proper nouns, treating the text exactly like a sentence. It is the dominant style in British English and digital product interfaces.
Sentence case is the standard for user interfaces, navigation menus, software documentation, and most British publications. Many technology companies mandate it for product copy.
Open Sentence Case converterWikipedia Style applies to all Wikipedia articles and other Wikimedia projects. It is also adopted by technical documentation projects and wikis that want a neutral, readable tone.
Only the first word and proper nouns receive capital letters. Common nouns that would be capitalized in title case remain lowercase.
Sentence case is the standard for user interfaces, navigation menus, software documentation, and most British publications. Many technology companies mandate it for product copy.
All words after the first are lowercase unless they are proper nouns. Common nouns, verbs, and adjectives are not capitalized.
Choose Wikipedia Style specifically when contributing to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects.
Choose generic sentence case for software interfaces, British publications, and any non-Wikipedia context where title case is not required.
The terms are often used interchangeably when discussing capitalization. The distinction matters mainly when discussing the full set of editorial rules each convention entails.