Monday, January 1, 2024

Summary

Headings (e.g., H1, heading 1) let you organize your content into an outline based on topics and sections. This nested document structure makes it easier to quickly scan and navigate your document. Some formats use headings to create bookmarks, tables of contents, and other navigational aids. Page title and language, appropriate sectioning, semantic elements, and metainformation can also improve the readability of your document.

Tips for providing heading structure

  • Use a first-level heading to provide a meaningful document title for each document
  • Use level 2 headings to introduce new topics or sections in your document
  • Use levels 3 and beyond for subtopics as necessary
  • Use your headings to provide a table of contents, bookmarks, sitemap, or other navigational supports for your end user
  • Do not skip heading levels
  • Do not use headings for blocks of body text or for stylistic purposes
  • Do not use tabs to simulate columns, tables, lists, or other structures