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title: "How to Add a Heading in WordPress?"
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# How to Add a Heading in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks allows users to add a heading in WordPress by activating the Heading block through Nexter u2192 Blocks.
- The Heading block offers options to choose different HTML tags and add custom links to the heading.
- Users can manage heading styling, including color, typography, and text shadow, under the Style tab of the Heading block.

Headings play a crucial role in organizing and structuring the content on a webpage, making it easier for readers to navigate and comprehend.

With the Heading block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a heading to your content in WordPress.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-heading/)

## Required Setup

- Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 

- You need to have the [Nexter Blocks](http://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor/) plugin installed and activated.

- Make sure the Heading block is activated, to verify this visit Nexter → Blocks → and Search for Heading and activate. 

## Learn via Video Tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxWCe-asZ5A

## How to Activate the Heading Block?

Go to 

- **Nexter** → **Blocks** 

- **Search **the block name** **and** turn on the toggle**.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/heading-activation-new-1-1024x292.png)

## Key Features

- **Add link **- You can easily add link to the heading.

- **Choose different HTML tags** - You can choose different HTML tags for the heading.

## How to Use the Heading Block?

Add the Heading block to the page, then in the **Title** section under the **Content** tab you can add the heading.

But if you are using the [PRO version of the Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/?from=tpblocks&utm_source=tpag&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text), you can add dynamic content by clicking on the cylindrical icon at the end of the field.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/heading-layout-title.png)

From the **Title Tag** section, you can choose the HTML tag for the heading.

You can align the text for different devices from the **Alignment** section.

Then from the **Link** field, you can add a custom link to the heading. Similar to the title section you can add a link dynamically by clicking on the cylindrical icon. 

## How to Style the Heading Block?

You’ll find all the styling options for the Heading block under the **Style** tab.

**Title** - From here, you can manage the heading color, typography, text stroke, text shadow and you can add different blend modes.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/heading-style-3.png)

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-tab-in-wordpress/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Heading block isn't showing up?**
A: If the Heading block isn't visible, ensure that the Nexter Blocks plugin is installed and activated. You can verify this by going to Nexter u2192 Blocks and searching for the Heading block. If it's not activated, simply turn on the toggle to enable it.

**Q: What is the best way to style my headings using the Heading block?**
A: To style your headings effectively, use the options available under the Style tab of the Heading block. You can manage the heading color, typography, text stroke, and text shadow. These settings can significantly impact the visual hierarchy and readability of your content.