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HTML <ol> start Attribute

HTML ol Tag Reference HTML <ol> tag

Example

Set the start point to "4" in an ordered list:

<ol start="4">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Definition and Usage

The start attribute specifies the start point of an ordered list.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The start attribute is deprecated, but still supported in all major browsers.


Compatibility Notes

The start attribute of <ol> is deprecated, and is not supported in HTML 4.01 Strict / XHTML 1.0 Strict DTD.

Note: At the moment, there is no CSS alternative for the start attribute.


Syntax

<ol start="value">

Attribute Values

Value Description
number The start point of an ordered list


HTML ol Tag Reference HTML <ol> tag

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