Ordered List

 

HTML Ordered List

• An ordered list is used to create a list of items in a specific order, typically indicated by numbers.

Syntax

Key Points

• Ordered lists are used for items that follow a sequence.

• They are created using the <ol> (Ordered List) tag.

• The list items are enclosed within <li> (List Item) tags.

Basic Example

<ol>
  <li>Mango</li>
  <li>Orange</li>
  <li>Litchi</li>
</ol>

Output:

1. Mango
2. Orange
3. Litchi

Setting the 'type' Attribute

The type attribute specifies the style of numbering. You have several options

1. Uppercase Roman Numerals: Use type="I"
2. Lowercase Roman Numerals: Use type="i"
3. Arabic Numerals: Use type="1" (This is the default if the type the attribute is not specified)
4. Lowercase Alphabetical Letters: Use type="a"
5. Uppercase Alphabetical Letters: Use type="A"

Setting the 'start' Attribute

The start attribute specifies the starting number for the list.

<ol type="A" start="3">
  <li>Pen</li>
  <li>Pencil</li>
</ol>

Output:

3. Pen
4. Pencil