HTML <ol> Tag
Example
An ordered HTML list:
<ol>
<li>Coffee</li>
<li>Tea</li>
<li>Milk</li>
</ol> |
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Definition and Usage
The <ol> tag is used to create an ordered list.
The list can be numerical or alphabetical.
Browser Support
The <ol> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
NONE
Tips and Notes
Tip: Use CSS to define the type of list.
Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0
DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| compact |
compact |
Deprecated. Use styles instead.
Specifies that the list should render smaller than normal |
TF |
| start |
number |
Deprecated. Use styles instead.
Specifies the start point in a list |
TF |
| type |
1
A
a
I
i |
Deprecated. Use styles instead.
Specifies which kind of bullet points will be used |
TF |
Standard Attributes
The <ol> tag supports the following standard attributes:
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| class |
classname |
Specifies a classname for an element |
STF |
| dir |
rtl
ltr |
Specifies the text direction
for the content in an element |
STF |
| id |
id |
Specifies a unique id for an element |
STF |
| lang |
language_code |
Specifies a language code for the content in an element |
STF |
| style |
style_definition |
Specifies an inline style for an element |
STF |
| title |
text |
Specifies extra information about an element |
STF |
| xml:lang |
language_code |
Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in
XHTML documents |
STF |
More information about Standard Attributes.
Event Attributes
The <ol> tag supports the following event attributes:
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| onclick |
script |
Script to be run on a mouse click |
STF |
| ondblclick |
script |
Script to be run on a mouse double-click |
STF |
| onmousedown |
script |
Script to be run when mouse button is pressed |
STF |
| onmousemove |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves |
STF |
| onmouseout |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an
element |
STF |
| onmouseover |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an
element |
STF |
| onmouseup |
script |
Script to be run when mouse button is released |
STF |
| onkeydown |
script |
Script to be run when a key is pressed |
STF |
| onkeypress |
script |
Script to be run when a key is pressed and released |
STF |
| onkeyup |
script |
Script to be run when a key is released |
STF |
More information about Event Attributes.
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