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<H5> Element

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

Description

A fifth-level heading.

Syntax

<H5>Small heading</H5>

Attributes

None.

Usage Guidelines

• Use rarely. Most simple pages do not need five heading levels.
• A reference manual can use H5 for fine-grained notes.
• Check it in a text browser if the hierarchy matters.
• Avoid using it only for visual small bold text.

Common Mistakes

• May be hard to distinguish from normal text on small screens.

Example Code

<H5>Fine print</H5>
<P>This note belongs to the previous section.

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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