# .capitalize sentences command

The .capitalize sentences command capitalizes
sentences following a period, exclamation point, question mark, colon,
or a semicolon that is followed by one or more spaces. If the first
word of the sentence is already capitalized, it remains capitalized.
The .nocapitalize sentences command disables the .capitalize sentences command.

**Synonyms:** .cs

## Syntax

```
.capitalize sentences
```

## Example(s)

```
.capitalize sentences
this is the first sentence. this is the second. And, this is the third.
```
The output from this example is:

```
This is the first sentence. This is the second. And, this is the third.
```

## See also

- [.nocapitalize sentences command](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-nocapitalize-sentences-command/)
- [.standard command (Runoff)](https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-standard-command-runoff/)
- [Runoff commands](https://d3codex.com/runoff/runoff-commands/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/runoff/dot-capitalize-sentences-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.