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Table of Contents

• Why are Headings Important?

• How Do I Implement True Heading Structure?

• Where May I Encounter Headings?

• University Policy ConnectionArticle References

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Why is Heading Structure So Important?

Headings enable readers to quickly and efficiently browse page content in an organized manner. Proper heading structure enhances discoverability and readability, making it easier for users to find topics of interest. This is especially vital for screen reader users, who primarily rely on headings for content navigation.

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How How

How Do I Create Accessible Heading Structure?

Headings should be formatting using your content authoring program’s integrated text style options:

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• Heading 1 (H1): Foods

  • Heading 2 (H2): Fruits

    • Heading 3 (H3): Oranges

    • H3: Apples

    • H3: Mangos

  • H2: Vegetables

    • H3: Eggplants

    • H3: Onions

    • H3: Carrots

      • H4: Orange Carrots

      • H4: Purple Carrots

  • H2: Dairy

    • H3: Milk

    • H3: Cheese

    • H3: Eggs

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Where Where

Where May I Encounter Headings?

Please reference the following resources to learn how to apply headings within your content:

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• For faculty and staff: Content & and Media at pdx.edu

Non-HTML Content

• Adobe Acrobat

  • Validating PDF Accessibility in Adobe Acrobat Pro

  • Repairing Inaccessible PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Foxit PhantomPDF

  • Validating PDF Accessibility in Foxit PhantomPDF

  • Repairing Inaccessible PDFs in Foxit PhantomPDF

• Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Support for Adding a New Heading

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• Google Help for Applying Headings

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University Policy Connection

Using heading structure to organize content is a critical step in complying with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 per Portland State University’s Digital Accessibility Policy. Please reference the following World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) articles for more information:

• Understanding Success Criterion 1.3.1: Info and Relationships

• Understanding Success Criterion 2.4.6: Headings and Labels

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References :

1. "Quick Reference: Web Accessibility Principles." WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind), © WebAIM 1999-2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021, fromhttps://webaim.org/resources/quickref/.

2. (WAI), W. C. W. A. I. (n.d.). Making Audio and Video Media Accessible. Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). Retrieved November 15, 2021, from https://www.w3.org/WAI/media/av/

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