Lists: HomeSite 1.2
Create an Ordered List


An ordered list uses a numbering system to indicate each list item.
The <OL> Tag Create an ordered list by using the <OL></OL> tags.

Use the <LI> tag in front of each list item.  The <LI> tag requires no closing tag.

HINTS:
OL= Ordered List

LI=List Item

Example I enjoy reading many different kinds of books:
  1. Science Fiction
  2. Mysteries
  3. Thrillers
  4. Serious Literature
  5. General Nonfiction
The HTML code for the above list is:

I enjoy reading many different kinds of books:

<OL>
<LI>Science Fiction
<LI>Mysteries
<LI>Thrillers
<LI>Serious Literature
<LI>General Nonfiction
</OL>

The easiest way to make a list with HomeSite is to select the Lists tab.

List tab

Choose the Quick List button. The List dialog box will appear.

Quick List button
Quick List button

List box
  • Use the drop-down arrow to choose the number of rows that will be in your list.
  • Select Ordered to choose an ordered list.
  • Dotted lines corresponding to the number of rows will appear in the text box; these lines correspond to your list items.
  • Type each list item onto one of the dotted lines. Use the Tab key to move to the next line
  • When you have finished entering your list, click on OK. The list will appear in your page.
By default the numeric symbols in an ordered list are Arabic numbers.

Use the TYPE=[X] attribute with the opening <OL> tag to specify another numbering style for the entire list.

Use the TYPE=[X] attribute with the <LI> tag to specify another type of bullet for a particular list item.

Replace the [X] attribute with a value as indicated in the examples below.

To change the default shape of a bullet or the default type of numeric symbol in a list, you will have to insert your cursor in the proper tag and type in the desired attribute and value. Note: See Start: Tour HomeSite 1.2 for a review of the ways to insert tags and attributes into your document.
Replace [shape] with a value as indicated in the examples below.
Types of Numbering Systems For an ordered list the default is Arabic numbers
  1. You can use capital letters

TYPE=A

  1. You can use lower case letters

TYPE=a

  1. You can use large Roman numerals

TYPE=I

  1. You can use small Roman numerals

TYPE=i

  1. You can even start in the middle of a sequence

TYPE=1 VALUE=3

The HTML code for the above list is:

<OL>

<LI>The default is Arabic numbers.

<LI TYPE=A>You can use capital letters.

<LI TYPE=a>You can use lower case letters.

<LI TYPE=I >You can use large Roman numerals.

<LI TYPE=i>You can use small Roman numerals.

<LI TYPE=1 VALUE=3>You can even start in the middle of a sequence.

</OL>

Nested Ordered Lists A nested list is a list within a list.

To create a nested ordered list, add another <OL></OL> tag pair within your original list.

By default all levels of a nested ordered list will use Arabic numbers.

Add the TYPE attribute and the desired value to your nested list to change the type of list item marker used on the second and subsequent list levels.

Lists: HomeSite 1.2
Overview
Create an Unordered List
Create an Ordered List
Create a Definition List

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