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  1. Type in your headings, in this example, we will use our list of reasons for why accessibility matters. Be sure that your text is descriptive enough that readers will know what is happening in each section.

    Example of fake headings with bold text.
Warning

In this example, the headings are listed but lack any meaningful style. The list will not help readers notice the beginning or end of a section.

  1. Highlight your text at the top. Go to the “Styles Panel” in the Home Tab and select “Title”. Note, you do have the ability to change the styles font. You can do this by highlighting your text and right clicking the style you are using. Then click Update “Heading” to Selection.

    The styles panel in MS Word with Title highlighted with a red box.
  2. Highlight your text that you want for your first group. In this case we will use “Introduction” Go back to the “Styles Panel” and click “Heading 1”.

    Styles Panel, with Heading 1 highlighted with a red box.
  3. Highlight your text that are going to be in a group. Go back to the “Styles Panel” and click “Heading 2”.

    Styles Panel with Heading 2 highlighted with a red box.
  4. Your hierarchy is established, and now readers will be able to tell where the section starts and ends. Be sure to open the Navigation Panel to be sure the hierarchy is established. The items in with Heading 2 must be under the items with Heading 1.

    Example of accessible headings with different levels.

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