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 ### Using `head` To Build Header-Only Responses
 
-The `head` method can be used to send responses with only headers to the browser. It provides a more obvious alternative to calling `render :nothing`. The `head` method takes one parameter, which is interpreted as a hash of header names and values. For example, you can return only an error header:
+The `head` method can be used to send responses with only headers to the browser. It provides a more obvious alternative to calling `render :nothing`. The `head` method accepts a number or symbol (see [reference table](#the-status-option)) representing a HTTP status code. The options argument is interpreted as a hash of header names and values. For example, you can return only an error header:
 
 ```ruby
 head :bad_request