HTML <li> Tag
Example
One ordered (<ol>) and one unordered (<ul>) HTML list:
<ol>
<li>Coffee</li>
<li>Tea</li>
<li>Milk</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Coffee</li>
<li>Tea</li>
<li>Milk</li>
</ul>
Try it yourself »
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
Definition and Usage
The <li> tag defines a list item.
The <li> tag is used in ordered lists(<ol>), unordered lists (<ul>), and in menu lists (<menu>).
Browser Support
| Element | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <li> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
The "type" attribute is NOT supported in HTML5.
The "value" attribute was deprecated in HTML 4.01, but IS supported in HTML5.
Tips and Notes
Tip: Use CSS to define the type of list.
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| type | 1 A a I i disc square circle |
Not supported in HTML5. Specifies which kind of bullet point will be used |
| value | number | Specifies the value of a list item. The following list items will increment from that number (only for <ol> lists) |
Global Attributes
The <li> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <li> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Try it Yourself - Examples
A nested list
A list inside a list.
Another nested list
A more complicated nested list.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Lists
HTML DOM reference: Li Object
CSS Tutorial: Styling Lists
Default CSS Settings
Most browsers will display the <li> element with the following default values:
li {
display: list-item;
}
