## Paragraph Format ### How it works * A paragraph format can be applied by placing your cursor within a text block and selecting an item from the *Paragraph Format* menu. * The baseline format is *Normal*, which is a simple paragraph. When a paragraph has no other active format applied, its format is Normal. * To remove one of the other paragraph formats such as *Preformatted* or *Address*, either toggle it off by selecting it in the menu, or select the *Normal* option from the menu. * Headings are a specialized type of paragraph format used to label logical sections of a document, or to specify the document title, and are selected using the *Heading* menu. ### Why it's important * Thinking in terms of blocks such as paragraphs and section headings within your document is a higher-level approach to providing structure and semantics that are important for all users. * When paragraph formats are used properly (e.g. *Preformatted text* or *Address*), they help users of assistive technologies understand the intended role of the content. * Visual styling for paragraph formats is predetermined by your organization, thus freeing up your time and energy for concentrating on the structure and meaning of the content within your document. ### More information * Wikiversity: Technical writing * Chunking (writing)