Why Headings Matter

Headings are responsive design elements. They automatically change size to fit screens on different devices (phones, tablets, desktops), ensuring your content is readable everywhere.

• Automated Scanning with UDOIT

  The UDOIT tool scans the HTML of the following content items to identify potential issues:

  Announcements

  Assignments

  Classic Quiz Instructions

  Discussions

  Pages

  Syllabus & Module URLs

  UDOIT specifically looks for issues with existing Page Headings (H2, H3, H4...).

• Understanding Heading Levels

  Heading 1

  Main Title

  Use this once per page for the main document title.

  Heading 2

  Subsection

  Major sections within the document.

  Heading 3

  Topic within a Subsection

  Breaking down subsections further.

  Heading 4

  Detailed Topic

  Specific details within a topic.

• Key Take Aways

  summary & Key Takeaways

  • Avoid "Title" or "Subtitle" styles. Instead, use Heading 1 (H1) for the title of the document or page. When exporting to PDF or other formats, "Title" and "Subtitle" styles may not be recognized by screen readers.
  • Create correctly from the start. Use heading structures during the initial creation of documents rather than retroactively updating them.
  • Digital Literacy. This workflow may take a little getting used to, but it will help you integrate accessibility as part of your own digital literacy across different tools.