Set a numbering type for a list element

By default, an unordered list element (ul) prepends any of its items a circle. Whereas an ordered list element (ol) adds an auto-incremented number at the beginning of each item.

We can set or change the behavior by setting the list-style-type property:

ol {
    list-style-type: decimal;
}
ul {
    list-style-type: disc;
}

However, the ul and ol elements come with a more powerful attribute named type. It allows us to set the numbering type:

<!-- Items prefixed by a, b, c, ... -->
<ol type="a">
    <li>First item</li>
    <li>Second item</li>
    <li>Third item</li>
</ol>

See also

• Append leading zeros to ordered list items
• Create a descending list of numbered items
• Number headings and subheadings automatically
• Style index numbers of list items
• Style list items with special characters