AllCapsText
AllCapsText refers to a text styling where all alphabetic characters are rendered in uppercase. It is commonly used to convey emphasis, urgency, branding, or a particular stylistic effect in digital media and print. As a descriptive term, it does not denote a single standard or protocol, but rather a family of similar techniques used across different platforms and contexts.
In programming and markup, all-caps is typically achieved with a built-in text transformation function. Examples include
Usage considerations include readability and tone. AllCapsText can reduce readability in long passages and may be
Historically, uppercase letters were common in signage and headings due to early printing and typesetting practices.
See also: uppercase text, text transformation, typography, accessibility in design.