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Using lists

A list is useful way to organise information that has something in common, such as step-by-step instructions to carry out a task. It also gives a bit of variety in the layout. You can create the following types of lists:

  • A bulleted list, sometimes called an unordered list. Items in the list appear with a bullet character in front of them
  • A numbered list, sometimes called an ordered list. Items in the list appear with a number or letter in front of them
  • A definition list which gives you a simple two-column list for terms and their definitions. A typical use would be entries in a dictionary
  • A directory list and a menu list

You can also nest one type of list inside another but don't have too many levels.

The most common types of list are numbered and bulleted. Definition, directory and menu listings are out of favour and you should probably avoid them.