Structure
HTML Lists
Creating Lists in HTML
HTML lists include <ul> for unordered and <ol> for ordered items.
Introduction to HTML Lists
HTML lists are used to group a set of related items in a specific order or without any specific order. HTML provides two main types of lists:
- Unordered Lists (<ul>): Used when the list items do not have a specific sequence.
- Ordered Lists (<ol>): Used when the list items need to display in a specific order.
Unordered Lists
An unordered list starts with the <ul> tag. Each list item starts with the <li> tag. By default, the list items are marked with bullets (solid dots).
Ordered Lists
An ordered list starts with the <ol> tag. Like unordered lists, each list item starts with the <li> tag. The list items are marked with numbers by default, but you can customize them using different attributes.
Nested Lists
You can nest lists within lists to create complex structures. This is useful for representing hierarchical data.
Customizing List Style
You can customize the appearance of lists using CSS. For example, you can change the bullet type or start number of an ordered list.
Attributes of Lists
Lists can include several attributes to control their behavior and appearance:
- type: Specifies the type of marker for ordered lists, such as '1', 'A', 'a', 'I', 'i'.
- start: Specifies the starting number for ordered lists.
- reversed: Reverses the order of the list items in ordered lists.
Conclusion
HTML lists are fundamental for structuring information on web pages. Whether you're using unordered lists for items without a specific sequence or ordered lists for sequential items, understanding how to use and customize these lists is crucial for effective web design.
