list-type

Type of List

Identifies the type of prefix character that precedes each list item

Attribute Values

In Elements

<def-list>
<list>
Value Meaning
Text, numbers, or special characters A word that names the appearance (format) of the list, for example, “simple”, for a list that has no prefix character before each list item, or “bullet” for a list with bulleted items. This attribute may take any value, but see the list of suggested values below that describe the desired type of prefix character to display before each list item.
Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used.

Suggested usage

Although designed to accept any text as its value, the following are suggested list types, which name the prefix character for each item in the list:

order

Ordered list. Prefix character is a number or a letter, depending on style.

bullet

Unordered or bulleted list. Prefix character is a bullet, dash, or other symbol.

alpha-lower

Ordered list. Prefix character is a lowercase alphabetical character.

alpha-upper

Ordered list. Prefix character is an uppercase alphabetical character.

roman-lower

Ordered list. Prefix character is a lowercase roman numeral.

roman-upper

Ordered list. Prefix character is an uppercase roman numeral.

simple

Simple or plain list (No prefix character before each item)