Drop Cap - How to Discuss

Drop cap

What is the purpose of a drop cap? Capitalizing magnifies the first character of the first paragraph to fill several lines of text or the first few sentences. Initials are used in a variety of print media, including books, newspaper articles, documents, and web pages. Capital letters are used to add flavor or grab the attention of readers.

What are the types of drop caps?

In most cases they are just initials - a capital letter of the font that defines the text. But there are many more options, including covers that are above the line (vertical capsules) and printed on the edge of a book.