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Heading

Use heading styles to structure pages, introduce sections, and help readers scan content.

When to use heading

Heading styles are used to organise page structure and content hierarchy. They work best for section titles, page headers, and other navigational or structural headings.

StyleWhen to useAlias token

Heading XL bold

H1

Top-level page headings when a strong structural title is needed.

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Heading XL light

Top-level headings that stay prominent with a lighter voice.

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Heading large bold

H2

Major section headings or page areas that need clear separation.

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Heading large light

Major headings when the surrounding layout already provides strong hierarchy.

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Heading medium semibold

DefaultH3

Default heading style for section titles and common content hierarchy.

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Heading medium light

Medium headings that need a quieter relationship with nearby content.

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Heading small semibold

H4

Smaller section headings, grouped content titles, and card headings.

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Heading small light

Small headings where the hierarchy should stay subtle.

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Singapore Government Design System

The Singapore Government Design System was developed to empower teams in creating fast, accessible and mobile-friendly digital services.

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