HTML - Headings

HTML headings are used to define the hierarchy (levels) and structure of content on a web page. They create a visual hierarchy, with the highest level heading which is h1 indicating the most important content or the main heading, and lower-level headings like h2, h3, h4, etc. for subtopics.

Reason to use Headings

Headings are crucial for structuring content and providing a clear visual indication of the beginning of new sections or topics. Properly structured headings enhance readability and user experience on websites, ensuring that information is organized and easy to navigate.

Heading impact on SEO: A well organized headings helps search engines to undestand the content structure and indexing.
Highlighting Important Topics: Using header tags properly keeps the content readable.

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Examples of HTML Heading

In these examples we will see the usage of all the header tags to create a heading and will use CSS to convert a normal text into a heading.

Heading using h1-h6 tags

In this example we will use the heading tags (h1 to h6), each one of them has different size and weight for the content.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
   <h1>This is heading 1</h1>
   <h2>This is heading 2</h2>
   <h3>This is heading 3</h3>
   <h4>This is heading 4</h4>
   <h5>This is heading 5</h5>
   <h5>This is heading 6</h5>
</body>
</html>

Heading using CSS properties

In this example we will use CSS font-size and font-weight property to make a headeing element from a paragraph element.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <style>
    p{
        font-size: 24px;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <p>Tutorialspoint</p>
    <p>Simply Easy Learning</p>
</body>

</html>

HTML Heading Tags

HTML Heading is created by using using <h1> to <h6> tags. The heading hierarchy determines the importance of content and aids in creating a clear information flow for both users and search engines.

Hierarchical Structure of Heading Tags

Below is the list according to the hierarchy of the heading tags (most to least significant).

HTML <h1> Tag: The top-level heading denotes the main topic or title of the entire page.
HTML <h2> Tag: Subheadings under <h1> represent major sections related to the main topic. They provide a more specific context to the content.
HTML <h3> to <h6> Tags: These tags are used for further subsections or nested content within <h2> headings. They offer a deeper level of hierarchy for organizing content within specific sections.

Mistakes to be avoided

Make sure we avoid the following mistakes while using the heading tag:

Skipping Levels: Always follow the proper hierarchy (h1, h2, h3, etc.). Don't skip levels.
Overusing h1: Reserve h1 for the main title; don't use it multiple times on a page.
Styling Overload: Avoid excessive styling; CSS should handle the aesthetics, not headings.

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