Headings

Headings are prominent navigation aids and you should use them carefully. Individually, they can give the reader an immediate indication of what they will see in each section; together, they are a set of signposts that show what the whole document covers.

Perhaps the most important rule in using headings is: don't overdo it.

Use headings only if they will clarify your meaning, and the structure of your ideas. Too many headings may make reading difficult.

A good heading has high scanning value. It conveys a lot in a very few words: vital when the reader is scanning the document at speed. A heading should be accurate, specific, attention-grabbing and concise.