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Understanding Lists in HTML

In HTML, lists are used to group related items. There are three main types of lists: unordered lists, ordered lists, and definition lists. Lists can also be nested within each other.

Unordered List (Bulleted List)

An unordered list is a list where the order of the items doesn't matter. It is usually displayed with bullet points.

• Item 1
• Item 2
• Item 3
• Item 4
  1. Ordered Sub-item 1
  2. Ordered Sub-item 2
  3. Ordered Sub-item 3

Ordered List (Numbered List)

An ordered list is a list where the order of the items matters. It is usually displayed with numbers or letters.

1. First Item
2. Second Item
   • Unordered Sub-item 1
   • Unordered Sub-item 2
   • Unordered Sub-item 3
3. Third Item
4. Fourth Item

Definition List

A definition list is a list of terms and their corresponding definitions.

HTML

HyperText Markup Language, the standard language for creating web pages.

CSS

Cascading Style Sheets, used to style HTML elements.

JavaScript

A programming language used to create dynamic and interactive effects within web browsers.

Nested Definition List

Term 1

Definition for term 1

Term 2

Definition for term 2

Combining Lists

Lists can be combined and nested to create complex structures. Here is an example:

• Item with nested lists
  • Sub-item in an unordered list
    1. Ordered sub-item in an unordered list
    2. Another ordered sub-item
• Another item with nested definition list

  Term in a nested list

  Definition for the term in a nested list

Conclusion

HTML provides various ways to present data in a list format. Whether you use unordered lists for bullet points, ordered lists for numbered items, or definition lists for terms and definitions, lists help organize information clearly for users. Additionally, lists can be nested within each other to create more complex and organized structures.