You do not capitalize the word after colon unless it is a proper noun and would already have been capitalized.
It depends on the style guide you follow. Some style guides recommend capitalizing the first letter after a colon if the text following the colon is a complete sentence. Others suggest using lowercase unless the text is a proper noun or begins a complete sentence.
In a list, you would typically capitalize the first word of each item, proper nouns, and the first word after a colon if it introduces a complete sentence.
Not unless a proper noun follows the semi-colon. The parts before and after the semi-colon are part of the same sentence. You do not capitalize in the middle of a sentence unless it is a proper noun.
In general, you should not start with a capital letter after a colon. However, there are some exceptions where a capital letter may be used, such as after a colon used to introduce a list or to quote a complete sentence. It is best to consult a style guide or follow the specific guidelines of the writing style you are using.
The colon should follow an independent clause, which is a complete sentence that can stand alone. This helps to set up the list that follows the colon.
A colon (:) is typically used to introduce a list of items after an independent clause. It signals to the reader that the list is about to follow.
You should not capitalize a sentence fragment following a colon.
No, a colon does not make the word after it capitalized.
In a list, you would typically capitalize the first word of each item, proper nouns, and the first word after a colon if it introduces a complete sentence.
In general, you should not start with a capital letter after a colon. However, there are some exceptions where a capital letter may be used, such as after a colon used to introduce a list or to quote a complete sentence. It is best to consult a style guide or follow the specific guidelines of the writing style you are using.
Not unless a proper noun follows the semi-colon. The parts before and after the semi-colon are part of the same sentence. You do not capitalize in the middle of a sentence unless it is a proper noun.
The word "including" is typically followed by a comma when introducing examples or a list of items. For example: "I enjoy many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and swimming."
no, not unless its a proper noun or adjective.
No, it's basically just separating ideas on the same subject. You'd need to capitalize only if it's required like with months, names, etc. Other than that, you don't need to capitalize after a semicolon.
Normally there is no need for a colon, unless you are introducing a long list of examples.
Yes they should be capitalized.
a colon is used before a list, this symbol :
Yes and no.Yes for when there is a complete sentence (or independent clause) after the colon, as well as for when the first word after a colon is a proper noun.No for any other time, such as when listing items.Old answer: No, unless you would capitalise it anyway, such as a proper name.