Text features are parts of text that draw attention to important information. Some common text features include headings, titles, photographs, illustrations, captions, bold and italic text, and other graphic elements. Headings introduce topics and are often in bold or large print. Titles tell what a piece of writing is mostly about. Photographs and illustrations help readers understand concepts, while captions explain what is in pictures. Bold and italic text can signal important or new information. Learning to identify these various text features helps readers understand and get more from what they are reading.