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In general, confine capitalization to formal titles used directly before an individual's name. Lowercas and spell out titles when they are not used with an individuals name. Capitalize formal titles when they are used immediately before one or more names.

EXAMPLE: Pope Paul, President Wilson.

The following formal titles are capitalized and abbreviated as shown when used before a name outside quotations: Dr., Gov., Lt. Gov., Rep., Sen., and certain military ranks.

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