Markdown
Markdown Heading Hierarchy Checker
Detect skipped heading levels (e.g., H2 jumping to H4).
How it works
- 1Paste your Markdown.
- 2The checker flags any place a level is skipped.
- 3Fix the hierarchy so levels step by one.
Use cases
- Improve document accessibility.
- Pass content audits.
- Keep a logical heading structure.
Frequently asked questions
What is a skipped level?
Going from H2 directly to H4 skips H3; well-formed documents step down one level at a time.
Why does it matter?
Screen readers and SEO rely on a logical heading order to understand structure.
Is it private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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