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Correct formatting of song titles in written documents

Correct formatting of song titles in written documents

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This article explains the proper formatting of song titles in written documents, including examples.

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For matters of style in punctuation and formatting titles of any kind, first consult the style guide prescribed by your employer, client, or instructor. In the absence of a style guide, use the following guidelines:

Here are two examples of text with song titles and album titles:

When the song/album is the same: In the second example, "How Do You Like Me Now?" is the title of the song, but it is also the title of the album and in that context it is treated as the title of the album, using italics. It would be just as correct to write: My favorite song on the album How Do You Like Me Now? is "How Do You Like Me Now?"