Heading vs. Headline

Use "A heading for a few paragraphs below" or "A headline for a few paragraphs below." [1]

Here is how to choose the right words and preposition for your sentence:

Use "For" Instead of "Of"

• "For" indicates the purpose of the heading.
• "Of" implies the paragraphs own the heading, which sounds unnatural.

Heading vs. Headline

• Heading: Best for standard text, essays, reports, or articles. It labels a section.
• Headline: Best for journalism, news, or attention-grabbing titles. It summarizes a story. [2, 3, 4, 5]

Quick Examples

• "Here is a heading for the next few paragraphs." (Reports/Essays)
• "I need a catchy headline for these opening paragraphs." (News/Marketing)

To help me give you the perfect option, could you tell me what kind of document you are writing (e.g., an academic essay, a blog post, or a business report) and what tone you want to set?

[1] https://academiccommons.byuh.edu

[2] https://aso-resources.une.edu.au

[3] https://www.studocu.vn

[4] https://www.slideshare.net

[5] https://www.scribd.com