The <ol> Element

Text Content

The <ul> element creates an ordered list. Ordered list items are numbered in visual user agents.

Attributes for <ol>

Type	Attribute List
'Standard' Attributes	"start" and "type"
New HTML5 Attributes	"reversed"
Obsolete Attributes	"compact"

Recommended Links

• CanIUse.com: Search <ol> (browser compatibility information)
• CanIEmail.com: Search <ol> (email client compatibility information)
• HTML 4.01: OL element
• HTML5 (WHATWG): ol element
• MDN: <ol>
• Quackit: HTML <ol> tag

Accessibility Information & Tips

• Use the <ol> element for ordered lists, the <ul> element for unordered lists, and the <dl> element for definition lists. This makes it easier for assistive technology to navigate from list to list or from item to item. Visit https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/H48 for more information.

Search Engine Links (for more information)

• Bing "ol element"
• Google "ol element"