HTML Essentials
Headings
Organize content with a meaningful heading hierarchy.
Headings introduce sections. Levels run from h1 for the page topic through h6 for deeply nested sections.
Important definitions
- Heading hierarchy
- The ordered levels that describe page sections.
Syntax
Use this general pattern as a reference:
HTML
<h1>Page topic</h1>Examples
Section heading
EXAMPLE 1
<h2>Account settings</h2>ResultAccount settings
COMPLETE EXAMPLE
<h1>City guide</h1>
<h2>Places to visit</h2>Expected output
A main heading followed by a subsection heading.
Note
Heading level describes structure, not font size.
Tip
Keep one clear page topic and avoid skipping levels.
Common mistakes
- Choosing headings only because of their size.
- Using bold text instead of a heading.