Sections

Use the top-level section of a document for the title and the introductory paragraph. Underline the title with equal signs (=).

And Sub Sections

This is a sub section. The heading for a sub section is underlined with dashes (-). The underline must be at least as long as the heading text.

Third-Level Sections

A third-level section is underlined with tildes (~). Avoid adding new third-level sections.

Use Bold Text for a Third-Level Section

Instead, use bold text for a third-level section.



Latest Update

10/22/2026

Clarified the underline characters for each heading level.