Applies To
Word for the web

The simplest way to add a heading in your document is to apply a heading style.

If your document is open for editing

  1. Highlight the text you want to use as a heading.

  2. On the Home tab, in the Styles section, choose your heading style.

If you haven't already opened your document for editing 

  1. Select Edit Document > Edit in Word for the web.

    Edit in Word Online

  2. Type your heading and keep your cursor on that line.

  3. Select Home, and then choose the heading style you want in the Styles gallery.

    Styles gallery

Tip: If you don't see the style you want, click the down arrow next to the Styles gallery to expand the gallery.

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