What is Heading hierarchy?

Heading hierarchy refers to the ordered use of h1 through h6 tags to structure the content of a web page. A single h1 identifies the main topic, followed by h2 for sections, h3 for subsections, without skipping levels. This structure is essential for screen readers, whose users employ it as a table of contents to quickly navigate the page.

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