HTML <ol> Tag

Description:

The <ol> tag is used for specifying an ordered list (or numbered list).

 

Specific Attributes:

Attribute Definition
type Specifies the type of bullet.
Possible values:
  • A
  • a
  • I
  • i
  • 1

-Deprecated-
start Specifies what number to start numbering from.
compact Renders the list in a more compact way.

Other Attributes:

Attribute Definition
dir

Specifies the text direction for the content in an element.
Possible Values:

  • rtl  (Right to Left)
  • ltr  (Left to Right)
class Specifies a classname for an element.
id Specifies a unique id for an element.
lang Specifies a language code for the content in an element.
title Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip").
style Specifies an inline style for an element.

Example Code:

<ol>
  <li>Mouse</li>
  <li>Cat</li>
  <li>Dog</li>
</ol>

Result
  1. Mouse
  2. Cat
  3. Dog