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?
Word and PowerPoint
- Select text
- Choose the Home tab in the ribbon
- 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.
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.