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
- tags must be used, as shown below.
- Item One
- Item Two
- 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
Related information
- How to create a bulleted and number list in Microsoft Word.
- How to create a bulleted or numbered list in WordPad.
- Quickly insert bullets and numbered list into Word.
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