HTML provides three basic types of lists-unordered, ordered and definition list.
1. Unordered list:
Unordered list arranges the list items with bullet symbols in front. <UL> and </UL> tag encloses as Unordered list. List items are specified by <LI> tag. The tag <UL> can take value square, circle or disc. The default type is disc.
Eg : <UL>
<LI> COMPUTER
<LI>BIOLOGY
</UL>
2. Ordered list:
In Ordered list, the list items are numbered in sequence. <OL> and </OL> tag encloses an Ordered list. List items are specified by <LI> tag.
The <OL> tag can take values as follows
- type = 1 for 1, 2, 3,….
- type = i for i, ii, iii,……
- type = I for I, II, III,……
- type = a for a, b, c,…
- type = A for A, B, C,…..
Eg : <OL>
<LI> COMPUTER
<LI>BIOLOGY
</OL>
3. Definition List:
It is formed by a group of definitions and their descriptions. No bullet symbol or number is provided for the list items. The <DL> and </DL> tags enclose the definition list. The <DT> tag contains the definition term and <DD> tag species the description.
Eg : <DL>
<DT>Eeheque
<DD>Electronic cheque
</DL>
