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What are HTML Headings?

HTML headings are used to define the headings of a webpage. They range from <h1> to <h6>, with <h1> being the most important and <h6> the least important.

Here is an example of an <h1> heading:

Types of HTML Headings

HTML provides six levels of headings:

• <h1>: The highest level heading, typically used for the main title of the page or a section. Example:

<h1>Main Title</h1>

• <h2>: Used for subheadings that are just below <h1> in importance. Example:

<h2>Subheading Level 1</h2>

• <h3>: A sub-subheading, used for further breakdown of content. Example:

<h3>Subheading Level 2</h3>

• <h4>: Often used for minor headings within a section. Example:

<h4>Subheading Level 3</h4>

• <h5>: Used for small subheadings, rarely applied in standard websites. Example:

<h5>Subheading Level 4</h5>

• <h6>: The smallest heading level, typically used for the least important headings. Example:

<h6>Subheading Level 5</h6>

Heading Structure

It’s important to structure headings in a logical order to maintain a clear hierarchy on the webpage. Here's an example of how you might structure headings:

<h1>Main Title of the Web Page</h1>
  <h2>Section 1 Title</h2>
    <h3>Subsection 1.1 Title</h3>
    <h3>Subsection 1.2 Title</h3>
  <h2>Section 2 Title</h2>
    <h3>Subsection 2.1 Title</h3>
    <h4>Further Breakdown of Subsection 2.1</h4>
            

This helps search engines and screen readers understand the hierarchy and importance of content on the page.

Best Practices for Using Headings

• Use only one <h1> on a page. It should represent the main topic of the webpage.
• Follow a logical order: Do not skip heading levels (e.g., avoid using <h3> directly after <h1>).
• Use headings to structure content: Break down your content into sections and subsections to enhance readability.
• Make headings descriptive: Ensure headings accurately describe the content that follows.