Alternatively called an ordered list, number format, or number list, numbering is a list order done with numbers for checklists or a set of steps. Below is an example of a numbering list between one and three.

  • Item One
  • Item Two
  • Item Three

To create the above number list in HTML, the

    and
  1. tags must be used, as shown below.

    1. Item One
    2. Item Two
    3. Item Three

    Why use a number list?

    A number list is used when creating a list of steps or directions that need to be followed in the order they’re listed. If the order is not important, a bullet list could be used instead.

    Bullet, Item, Number, Number format, Word processor terms

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