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✅ Why Use Header Formatting?
• Improves accessibility for screen reader users by creating logical content structure.
• Allows easier navigation through large documents or web pages.
• Enhances visual consistency and professionalism.
• Boosts SEO in web-based content (like Canvas pages).
📝 Applying Header Formatting in Microsoft Word
Steps:
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Open your document in Microsoft Word.
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Highlight the text you want to make a heading.
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Go to the 'Home' tab on the ribbon.
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Choose the appropriate style (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3) from the 'Styles' group.
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Repeat for each section heading in your document.
📚 Applying Header Formatting in Canvas
Steps:
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Go to the Rich Content Editor in any Canvas page, assignment, or discussion.
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Highlight the text you want to format.
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Click the 'Paragraph' dropdown menu in the editor toolbar.
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Choose a heading level (Heading 2 is recommended for main section titles).
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Save the page to apply your changes.
💡 Tips for Effective Use
• Use Heading 1 for the main title, Heading 2 for sections, and Heading 3 for subsections.
• Don’t skip heading levels—keep the hierarchy logical.
• Avoid using bold or enlarged text as a substitute for proper headings.
• Screen readers rely on proper header tags to navigate content.