Make headings stand out

Headings organize your content and help users understand its structure at a glance. They need to work effectively for both visual readers and those using assistive technology.

Visual distinction helps sighted users scan content quickly. Using larger font sizes, bold weights, or different colors makes headings immediately recognizable as signposts throughout your content. This visual hierarchy creates natural entry points that break up text and guide readers through the information.

The technical implementation of headings is equally important for accessibility. Always use proper HTML heading tags (<h1> through <h6>) rather than just styling text to look like headings. Screen readers and other assistive technologies rely on these semantic tags to announce headings and allow users to navigate between sections. Without proper heading markup, people using assistive technology miss the structure that visual users can see.