The <h2> tag creates section headings within a page. It's the second level of heading hierarchy, used for major sections after the main h1 title. You can use multiple h2 tags per page.

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The <h2> tag wraps section title text. It's a block-level element that creates a bold heading, smaller than h1 but larger than h3. Browsers render it with the second-largest default font size among headings.

<h2>About Us</h2>

Headings create a hierarchy: h1 is the main title, h2 is for major sections, h3 for subsections. You can have multiple h2 tags to organize different sections of your page. Always use h2 after h1, not h3.

<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Section One</h2>
<h2>Section Two</h2>
<h3>Subsection</h3>

In the browser, the h2 appears as a bold heading, smaller than h1. It helps organize content into sections and improves navigation for both users and screen readers.

<h2>About Us</h2>

Checkpoint: What heading level should come after h1?

<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Section</h2>

Correct! Use h2 after h1 for major sections. You can have multiple h2 tags to organize different sections of your page. This maintains proper document structure.

<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Section One</h2>
<h2>Section Two</h2>

Now it's your turn. Section headings are essential for organizing content and improving navigation. Complete the challenges below to master the H2 tag!

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Concept 1: The H2 Tag

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HTML H2 Tag

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The <h2> tag creates section headings within a page. It's the second level of heading hierarchy, used for major sections after the main h1 title. You can use multiple h2 tags per page to organize different sections.

Section Heading

The <h2> element represents major sections of content. It's a block-level element that browsers render with a font size smaller than h1 but larger than h3. Unlike h1, you can use multiple h2 tags to organize different sections.

Heading Hierarchy

Headings create a document outline: <h1> is the main title, <h2> for major sections, <h3> for subsections. Always use h2 after h1, not h3. You can have multiple h2 tags to organize different sections of your page.

SEO and Accessibility

Section headings help search engines understand the structure and organization of your page content. Screen readers use headings to navigate pages, so proper heading structure with h2 sections improves accessibility and user experience.

Best Practices

Use <h2> for major sections after your h1. You can have multiple h2 tags to organize different sections. Use h3 for subsections within h2 sections. Maintain a logical hierarchy without skipping levels. Use CSS to style headings rather than choosing heading levels based on appearance.

H2 Tag Glossary

<h2>: HTML element that creates section headings within a page. Used for major sections after the h1. You can use multiple h2 tags per page.
Heading Hierarchy: The logical structure of headings from h1 (main title) through h6 (smallest subheading). H2 comes after h1 and before h3.
Block Element: An element that creates a new line and takes full width. <h2> is a block-level element.
Section Organization: Using multiple h2 tags helps organize page content into distinct sections, improving readability and navigation.
Document Outline: The hierarchical structure created by headings. Screen readers and search engines use this to understand page organization. H2 sections create the second level of this outline.

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