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<H4> Element

Category: Headings
Period: HTML 1 / HTML 2.0
Status: core

Description

A fourth-level heading for small subsections.

Syntax

<H4>Minor heading</H4>

Attributes

None.

Usage Guidelines

• Use H4 only when H1-H3 are already giving the page structure.
• It is useful in reference pages for repeated blocks.
• Do not choose H4 just to get a specific font size.
• A document with too many heading levels may be too complicated.

Common Mistakes

• Browsers may render H4 close to normal bold text.

Example Code

<H4>Example</H4>
<PRE>&lt;P&gt;A paragraph</PRE>

Authoring Note

Write the document first, then test it in a graphical browser and a text browser. The page should remain understandable if images fail, colours are ignored, or the browser uses its own fonts.

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