"Your" is a possessive pronoun. Every major style guide capitalizes pronouns in titles, so "your" is capitalized in any position, even though it is only four letters.
This guide covers how Chicago, MLA, APA, AP, AMA, the New York Times, Wikipedia, and Bluebook each treat "your", with examples and the mistakes that trip writers up.
Quick Answer
Yes. In Chicago, MLA, APA, AP, AMA, NYT, Wikipedia, and Bluebook, capitalize "Your" in a title. As a possessive pronoun it is a principal word, capitalized regardless of where it appears. The "lowercase short words" shortcut applies only to articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions, not pronouns.
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Quick Reference: "Your" by Style Guide
| Style Guide | Capitalize "Your"? | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (CMOS) | Yes | Pronouns are always capitalized |
| APA (7th edition) | Yes | Pronouns capitalized regardless of length |
| MLA | Yes | Pronouns are principal words |
| AP | Yes | Pronouns capitalized; 4-letter rule does not apply |
| AMA | Yes | Pronouns are major words |
| New York Times | Yes | Pronouns capitalized in headlines |
| Wikipedia | Yes | Pronouns are major words |
| Bluebook | Yes | Pronouns capitalized in case titles |
Real Titles That Use "Your"
- Know Your Worth. "Your" capitalized as a pronoun.
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living Your Best Life. "Your" capitalized mid-subtitle.
- Eat That Frog and Reclaim Your Day. "Your" capitalized mid-title.
