How to Add H1 Tag in WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Add H1 Tag in WordPress: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your 'Posts'.
Select 'All Posts'.
Select a page to edit from your page. Click the ellipsis icon.
Select 'Edit'.
Highlight the text that you want to convert into an H1 heading.
In the toolbar, click on the dropdown labelled 'Paragraph' and select 'Heading'.
By default, the heading block might be set to H2. You can change this by selecting 'H1 Heading 1' from the options in the toolbar at the top of the block.
That's it! You have successfully added the H1 tag in WordPress.
Quick answer: To add an H1 tag in WordPress, navigate to Posts, select All Posts, and choose a page to edit by clicking the ellipsis icon and selecting Edit. Next, highlight your text, click the Paragraph dropdown in the toolbar to select Heading, and then change the heading block to H1 Heading 1.
About this WordPress tutorial
Easily insert and set an H1 heading tag for your content within WordPress by following the block editor toolbar instructions. This guide shows how to add H1 Tag in WordPress in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to your 'Posts'" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added the H1 tag in WordPress". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add H1 Tag in WordPress?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Add HTML Tag to Wordpress, How to Add Instagram Feed to Wordpress and How to add internal links in wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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