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HTML <ul> type Attribute

HTML ul Tag Reference HTML <ul> tag

Example

Use of the type attribute in an unordered HTML list:

<ul type="square">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ul>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The type attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The type attribute of <ul> is deprecated in HTML 4.01.

The type attribute specifies the kind of marker to use in the unordered list.


Compatibility Notes

The type attribute of <ul> is not supported in HTML 4.01 Strict / XHTML 1.0 Strict DTD.

Use CSS instead.

CSS syntax: <ul style="list-style-type:square">

CSS Example: list style type

In our CSS tutorial you can find more details about the list-style-type property.


Syntax

<ul type="disc|circle|square">

Attribute Values

Value Description
disc Default. A filled circle
circle An unfilled circle
square A filled square


HTML ul Tag Reference HTML <ul> tag
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