An ordered list is a sequence of items arranged in a specific order, typically used when the order matters (steps, ranking, chronology). Key points:
- Purpose: show sequence, priority, or step-by-step instructions.
- Formats: numbered (1., 2., 3.), lettered (a., b., c.), Roman numerals (I., II., III.), or custom counters.
- Usage guidelines:
- Use for procedures, ranked items, timelines, or instructions.
- Keep items short and parallel in structure.
- Prefer numbered substeps for nested ordered lists.
- Use bullets instead if order doesn’t matter.
- Accessibility: include clear start point and avoid restarting numbers unexpectedly; use semantic markup (e.g., HTML
- ) so screen readers
That’s the essentials.
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