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# text.capitalize

> Converts the first character of a string to uppercase, leaving the remainder unchanged.

## Description

Capitalizes the first character of a string, converting it to uppercase while leaving the rest of the string unchanged.

## Syntax

```cypher theme={null}
flex.text.capitalize(string)
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type   | Required | Description              |
| --------- | ------ | -------- | ------------------------ |
| `string`  | string | Yes      | The string to capitalize |

## Returns

**Type:** string

The input string with its first character converted to uppercase. Returns `null` if the input is `null`, and empty string if input is empty.

## Examples

### Example 1: Basic Usage

```cypher theme={null}
RETURN flex.text.capitalize('hello world') AS result
```

**Output:**

```text theme={null}
result
-------------
Hello world
```

### Example 2: Capitalizing Node Properties

```cypher theme={null}
MATCH (p:Person)
RETURN p.id, flex.text.capitalize(p.name) AS capitalizedName
```

## Notes

* Returns `null` for `null` input
* Returns empty string for empty string input
* Only affects the first character
* Does not change the case of subsequent characters

## See Also

* [text.decapitalize](/udfs/flex/text/decapitalize) - Lowercase the first character
* [text.camelCase](/udfs/flex/text/camelCase) - Convert to camelCase format
* [text.upperCamelCase](/udfs/flex/text/upperCamelCase) - Convert to UpperCamelCase format

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Does flex.text.capitalize change the rest of the string?">
    No. It only converts the **first** character to uppercase — all other characters remain exactly as they are.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens with an empty string input?">
    It returns an empty string. For `null` input, it returns `null`.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>