Including subheadings is an excellent way to break up long content into easily digestible sections. In this article, we’ll explore two methods to incorporate subheadings into your writing, depending on which WordPress editor you use.
We’ll discuss how to add subheadings using both the classic editor and the block editor, offering step-by-step instructions for manually inserting them and utilizing H2 tags in the text editor. We’ll also dive into the process of incorporating subheadings with the Gutenberg Editor.
By the end of this article, you’ll have the knowledge required to make your content more engaging and accessible for your readers.
Incorporating Subheadings with the Block Editor
If you’re using the default Block Editor (i.e. the Gutenberg Editor) in WordPress, adding subheadings is effortlessly achieved using blocks. Here are step-by-step instructions for inserting subheadings manually, including the use of H2 tags in the editor:
1. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard and click “Posts” > “Add New” to create a new blog post or article.
2. In the Gutenberg Editor, ensure you are working in a new block. If you’re unsure, press ‘Enter’ after your last piece of text, and a new block will be created.
3. Click on the “Add block” (+) icon to reveal the available block types.
4. Search for “Heading” or scroll down to the “Text” category and choose the “Heading” block.
5. After creating the “Heading” block, type your subheading text within the block.
6. By default, the heading block uses the H2 tag, which is suitable for subheadings. If you need to change the heading level, click on the block and select a different level (such as H3 or H4) from the toolbar that appears.
Following these steps, you can add well-formatted subheadings using the Gutenberg Editor. This method ensures consistent styling for your headings and improves the readability of your content for your audience.
Adding Subheadings with the Classic Editor
For those who prefer the Classic Editor in WordPress, adding subheadings is a straightforward process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to insert subheadings manually, including the use of H2 tags in the text editor:
1. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard and click “Posts” > “Add New” to create a new blog post or article.
2. In the Classic Editor, click the “Visual” tab to access the visual interface for formatting your content.
3. Type your subheading text where you want it to appear in your post.
4. Highlight the subheading text with your cursor.
5. In the formatting toolbar, click the dropdown menu that says “Paragraph.”
6. From the dropdown menu, select “Heading 2” (this corresponds to H2 tags).
Alternatively, you can add subheadings directly within the text editor by utilizing H2 tags:
1. Click the “Text” tab in the Classic Editor to switch to the text editor view.
2. Type your subheading text where you want it to appear in your post.
3. Enclose your subheading text with H2 tags, like this: `<h2>Your Subheading Text</h2>`
4. This method allows you to insert subheadings using HTML, which ensures consistent formatting across your content.
Conclusion
Incorporating subheadings into your blog posts or articles significantly enhances readability and organization, leading to a more engaging user experience for your readers. We’ve provided step-by-step instructions for adding subheadings using both the Classic Editor and the Gutenberg Editor in WordPress.
With these guidelines, you should be well-equipped to create structured content that not only captures your readers’ attention but also helps them navigate your articles with ease.