Heading Level Instructions
Rules for Markdown heading levels in manuscripts.
Basic Rules
| File Type | Allowed Levels | Start With |
|---|---|---|
Chapter intro (ch*-00_*.md) |
#, ##, ### |
# |
| Section file | ##, ###, #### |
## |
| Column/sidebar | ##, ### |
## |
Why This Matters
- Chapter files define the chapter title with
# - Section files are part of a chapter, so they start with
## - This ensures correct hierarchy in PDF/EPUB output
Examples
Correct
## Section Title
Content here...
### Subsection
More content...Wrong
# Section Title
Content here...Using # in a section file is a P1 issue.