How to Create an Ordered List

When creating a website, an ordered list allows the viewers to absorb data quickly. The information you choose to put in the list will stand out for easy comprehension.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Decide what information requires an ordered list. Put it in order of importance.
2. Go below the body of your website and write the tag. By typing in
   you will specify that's where the ordered list will go. To close the tag, enter
   . Leave enough space in between the two tags for the list.
3. Add text to your ordered list. Type it between the
   and
   . Start each line with an
4. Decide how you want to label the list. Choices include regular numbers, roman numerals or letters. If you don't choose one, the default is numbers. They start at 1 and go up.
5. Enter the type tag that correlates with your preference. Go to the
   tag and add in "TYPE="list_type". TYPE="1" uses numerals. TYPE="A" uses uppercase letters. TYPE="a" uses lowercase letters. TYPE="I" denotes uppercase roman numerals. Finally, TYPE="i" denotes lowercase roman numerals. The final type tags will look like:
   .
6. Double check your symbols to make sure everything is correct. Pay close attention to the close tags.
7. Test your HTML to make sure it looks right. If you have to make changes, go back and follow the steps.

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