HeadingLine

Definition

HeadingLine: characterises a line containing a heading, for instance indicating the beginning of a new text. It is typically the case for rubrics in medieval manuscripts, or part/chapter titles in printed books.

Subtypes

Suggested values include:

• HeadingLine:rubric
• HeadingLine:title
• HeadingLine:incipit
• HeadingLine:explicit

Examples

• HeadingLine:rubric

• HeadingLine:title

Justification

Headings are usually distinguished through color (red ink), font size or casing from surrounding text. Rubrics sometimes do not fit in the same reading order as the surrounding text.