Use headings to organize content

Use heading styles to organize your content structure in documents and web pages. Do not skip heading levels (h1, h2, h3, h4, etc.).

Make sure headings are short, specific, and clear.

Why?

Headings can provide quick navigation to the desired area on the page or document. Using heading styles help individuals who use a screen reader, and it is beneficial to everyone.

How? 

Screenshot of a Word document that shows the styles box can be found in the home tab of the ribbon.
Adding heading styles in Word

Word and PowerPoint

  1. Select text
  2. Choose the Home tab in the ribbon
  3. In the Styles box, select the heading style you want

D2L Brightspace

The D2L Brightspace toolbar includes an option to apply headings to your text.

Screenshot of the D2L Brightspace WYSIWYG editor. The first dropdown in the toolbar allows editors to select a heading style.
Adding heading styles in D2L Brightspace
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act: All Minnesota State employee electronic documents and course materials must adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards by April 24, 2026. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to ensure that content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

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