HTML Headings


What are HTML Headings?

  • HTML headings are titles or subtitles that you want to display on a webpage.
  • HTML headings are defined with the <h1> to <h6> tags.
  • <h1> defines the most important heading. <h6> defines the least important heading.

Why are HTML Headings Important?

  • Search engines use the headings to index the structure and content of your web pages.
  • Users often skim a page by its headings. It is important to use headings to show the document structure.
  • <h1> headings should be used for main headings, followed by <h2> headings, then the less important <h3>, and so on.