Heading structure is essential for accessibility and usability in digital documents. Proper use of headings helps screen reader users navigate content quickly and efficiently. AI tools can assist in identifying and organizing document sections into a clear hierarchy using H1, H2, and H3 tags — if you guide them with the right prompt.
I am going to paste a document to this chat that lacks a proper heading structure. Please help me create a heading structure for a college-level management course on the principles of management (document type: blog post, report, academic paper). The document will be posted on a Canvas learning management page for my course about management and its history{topic}, and will be aimed at my third-year management students {target audience}." Please use the content I have provided create a heading structure that includes headings 1, 2 and 3’s (e.g., main headings, subheadings). These heading should include at least the following sections: Early Forms of Management and Key Developments in Management History (include any specific sections you want to include).
Before: A plain block of text with no formatting or visual structure.
After:
H1: Principles of Management
H2: Early Forms of Management
H3: Ancient Civilizations
H3: Industrial Revolution
H2: Key Developments in Management History
H3: Scientific Management
H3: Human Relations Movement
Use only one H1 per page to define the main topic.
Use H2 for major sections and H3 for subsections.
Never skip heading levels (e.g., don’t jump from H2 to H4).
Keep headings concise and meaningful.
Use headings to divide content logically for both visual and screen reader users.
Students who use screen readers depend on heading levels to scan and jump through content efficiently. Without structured headings, content appears as one long block, making navigation difficult. A well-structured document supports better comprehension and accessibility for all learners.
For more guidance on accessible heading structures, see:
Take a document from your course without headings and paste it into ChatGPT. Use the prompt above to generate a heading structure. Review how the headings clarify the organization, and then apply those headings in Canvas or Microsoft Word.