HTML Headings
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What is HTML Headings?
HTML headings are defined with the <h1> to <h6> tags. <h1> is the most important heading, while <h6> is the least important. Search engines use headings to index the structure of your page.
Syntax & Usage
The syntax and usage patterns for HTML Headings follow standard HTML conventions. Below you will see code examples that demonstrate the most common use cases. Try modifying these examples in your own editor to experiment with different approaches.
Example
Here is a practical example demonstrating HTML Headings:
Tips & Best Practices
- Always declare the document type with
<!DOCTYPE html> - Use semantic elements for better accessibility and SEO
- Always include
altattributes on images - Validate your HTML using the W3C Markup Validation Service
Summary
In this lesson you learned about HTML Headings. Practice writing code to reinforce these concepts and move on to the next lesson when you feel comfortable.
Examples
html
<h1>Heading 1 - Most Important</h1>
<h2>Heading 2</h2>
<h3>Heading 3</h3>
<h4>Heading 4</h4>
<h5>Heading 5</h5>
<h6>Heading 6 - Least Important</h6>