2 different ordered lists:
The <ol> tag defines an ordered list. An ordered list can be numerical or alphabetical.
Use the <li> tag to define list items.
Element | |||||
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<ol> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tip: For unordered list, use the <ul> tag.
Tip: Use CSS to style lists.
The "start" and "type" attributes were deprecated in HTML 4.01, but IS supported in HTML5.
The "reversed" attribute is new in HTML5.
The "compact" attribute is not supported in HTML5.
= New in HTML5.
Attribute | Value | Description |
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compact | compact | Not supported in HTML5. Specifies that the list should render smaller than normal |
reversed | reversed | Specifies that the list order should be descending (9,8,7...) |
start | number | Specifies the start value of an ordered list |
type | 1 A a I i |
Specifies the kind of marker to use in the list |
The <ol> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
The <ol> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
HTML tutorial: HTML Lists
HTML DOM reference: Ol Object
Most browsers will display the <ol> element with the following default values: