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How to Use Different Heading Levels in Microsoft Sway
Question details
The user wants to know how to use different heading levels, specifically Heading 2, to create a deeper slide hierarchy in Microsoft Sway.
- Product
- Microsoft Sway
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Structuring a presentation, newsletter, or document in Microsoft Sway with distinct section and subsection hierarchies.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Sway only supports title cards and Heading 1 for navigation, while Heading 2 is currently unavailable, preventing users from creating multi-level outlines.
Review your Sway presentation outline to see if you can temporarily streamline your content into broader categories that only require a single heading level.
Use Title Cards and Heading 1 for Navigation Structure
Maximize the available heading options in Sway by organizing your primary sections with Title and Heading 1 cards.
Microsoft Sway is designed for simplified, fluid web presentations. Because of this streamlined design, its native structural hierarchy is currently limited to Title cards and Heading 1. You must use these existing options to organize your main sections, as they are the only elements that populate the navigation menu.
Click the '+' icon at the bottom of an existing card in your Storyline, then select 'Heading 1' to create a primary section.
To create a visual hierarchy resembling a Heading 2, add a standard Text card. Emphasize your sub-section title by selecting the text and clicking the 'Emphasize' (Bold) or 'Accent' (Italic) buttons.
Submit a Feature Request via Microsoft Feedback Portal
Provide direct feedback to Microsoft to request the addition of Heading 2 and further heading levels to Sway.
Create Structured Presentations with WPS Office
If Microsoft Sway's limited heading levels restrict your presentation design, WPS Presentation offers a complete suite of professional formatting tools. Enjoy full control over your slide hierarchy, custom fonts, and multi-level outlines while benefiting from a seamless, lightweight experience.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website to download and install the lightweight, free suite on your device.
- 2. Open WPS Presentation: Launch WPS Presentation and choose a blank presentation or select from hundreds of free templates.
- 3. Utilize Full Text Formatting: Use the comprehensive text tools on the Home tab to create primary headings, subheadings, and bulleted lists with no level restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Microsoft add Heading 2 to Sway in the future?
Microsoft has not officially announced when or if Heading 2 will be added to Sway. Development priorities are largely driven by user feedback on the official Microsoft Feedback Portal.
How can I make text look like a subheading in Microsoft Sway?
While you cannot add a functional Heading 2 to the navigation index, you can use a Text card and apply the 'Emphasize' (Bold) or 'Accent' (Italic) formatting options to visually distinguish sub-topics for your readers.
Are Heading 1 cards automatically added to the Sway navigation menu?
Yes, Sway automatically pulls Title cards and Heading 1 cards into the presentation's internal navigation structure, allowing viewers to easily jump between the main sections of your document.
