HTML Lists


In HTML, lists are used to group together related pieces of information. There are three main types of lists: ordered lists, unordered lists, and definition lists. Here's an overview of each:

1. Ordered Lists (<ol>):

Ordered lists are used when the order of items is important. Every item on the list has a number next to it.

<ol>
  <li>First item</li>
  <li>Second item</li>
  <li>Third item</li>
</ol>

2. Unordered Lists (<ul>):

Unordered lists are used when the order of items is not important. Each item in the list is marked with a bullet point.

<ul>
  <li>Item one</li>
  <li>Item two</li>
  <li>Item three</li>
</ul>

3. Definition Lists (<dl>):

Definition lists are used to define terms. They consist of a series of term/definition pairs using the <dt> (term) and <dd> (definition) elements.

<dl>
  <dt>Term 1</dt>
  <dd>Definition 1</dd>
  
  <dt>Term 2</dt>
  <dd>Definition 2</dd>
</dl>

Nested Lists:

You can also nest lists inside one another to create hierarchical structures.

<ol>
  <li>First item</li>
  <li>Second item
    <ul>
      <li>Nested item 1</li>
      <li>Nested item 2</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Third item</li>
</ol>

List Attributes:

Lists can have attributes to modify their appearance or behavior. For example, the `type` attribute for ordered lists can be used to change the numbering style.

<ol type="A">
  <li>Item A</li>
  <li>Item B</li>
  <li>Item C</li>
</ol>

These are the basic structures of HTML lists. Depending on your specific needs, you can choose the type of list that best suits your content.

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