Minimal
Use ordered headings to add structure
At minimum you need to include basic heading structures within your resources. For example, within Microsoft Word and CloudDeakin you can specify Heading Level 1 through to Heading Level 6 by selecting the relevant style.
Meaningful
Provide meaning and context to your headings
Provide meaningful headings that make sense to the user when read out of context and signpost the content to follow. For example:
- Week 1 – An introduction to cell biology provides more information than a heading that just reads Week 1.
Consistent
Apply headings consistently across resources
Structure your headings with a consistent logic and approach to style that is meaningful across all of your resources. Consistently applied and meaningful headings will make sense to a user even when read out of context.
Check if the resources you are linking to, particularly reading material, have headings and can be navigated by selecting them. Review the context for headings and information in external resources you are linking to. For example, you may need to provide students with a guide for terminology or provide additional information on navigating the resource.
If you need further guidance on how to create accessible headings visit: