Specify that the the list-item markers should appear inside the content flow (results in an extra indentation):
The list-style-position property specifies if the list-item markers should appear inside or outside the content flow.
Outside:
Inside:
| Default value: | outside |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | yes |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.listStylePosition="inside" |
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The list-style-position property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| inside | Indents the marker and the text. The bullets appear inside the content flow | Play it » |
| outside | Keeps the marker to the left of the text. The bullets appears outside the content flow. This is default | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the value of the list-style-position property should be inherited from the parent element |
CSS tutorial: CSS List
CSS reference: list-style property
HTML DOM reference: listStylePosition property
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