Things You Can Do With Headings

Use Headings to Create an Outline and Summary

You can use headings to design a document that will satisfy both detail and casual readers.

Start With a Left-Side Title

Combine a left-side title and indented text to give the page balance.

Then, add indented subheadings to provide a true outline.

Add pull quotes to create a visual a summary of your message.

Tip: When you use graphics for headings, be sure to enter alternative text. That way, if your reader chooses not to display graphics, your headings will still be visible.

If you use text headings, your reader will only be able to display the fonts that are resident on his or her computer.

If you want to be sure your reader can display your font, use graphical headings instead.

f you're feeling particularly creative, experiment with drop caps. To get your text to wrap around the letter, align the graphic to the left. This approach can also be used to wrap text around other graphics, and is an alternative to aligning graphics with tables.