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There are several ways to display information in lists with HTML: Ordered List, Unordered List, Menu List, Directory List and Definition List. Also, to create a list having a list header is possible by adding this command: <LH>…</LH>.

Ordered List or Numbered List = <OL>…</OL>

• This element is used to create a sequential list of items or steps. Browsers will display each list item with standard numbers such as 1, 2, 3…
• Each item must have the <LI> tag in front of it.

• In addition, Netscape gives this type of lists some useful extensions that can help control over the appearance of the list item markers.

Unordered List or Bulleted List = <UL>…</UL>

• This element is used to create a list which will be displayed with a bullet in front of it.

• Also, Netscape provides some extensions for this type of lists.

Menu List = <MENU>…</MENU>

• Browsers will display this type of lists and the unordered list identically.
• This element is designed for items that can be described in a short sentence.

Directory List = <DIR>…</DIR>

• Browsers will display this type of lists like the unordered list.
• This element is designed for short lists, that is, each item should not be more than 20 characters.

Definition List or Glossary List = <DL>…</DL>

• This element is used to specify a set of terms followed by their definitions.
• The <DT> tag marks a term and the <DD> tag marks a definition.

• HTML lets you create combinations of all list types by nesting them to an arbitrary level.
• When nesting lists, don't forget to close each list and sublist with the appropriate tag.

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