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HTML Ordered vs. Unordered Lists

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Ordered Lists

<ol> element designates an ordered list
Ordered lists should be used when there is a sequence of events or steps that need to be followed in order
These can be represented as a number, roman numeral, or letter sequence

Attributes of Ordered Lists

Attribute	Explanation
`reversed`	Boolean value that indicates if the numbers will present in reverse order
`start`	An Arabic numeral that designates from what number the list will start
`type`	What type of list it will be: <ul><li>`a` lowercase letters</li><li>`A` uppercase letters</li><li>`i` lowercase Roman numerals</li><li>`I` uppercase Roman numerals</li><li>`1` number (default)</li></ul>

Unordered Lists

<ul> element designates an unordered list
Used when the order of the items in the list is of no consequence
Bullets can be modified by changing the type to represent circle, disc, and square

Attributes of Unordered Lists

Attribute	Explanation
`compact`	Boolean value that determines if the list will display in a compact way or expanded
`type`	Changes the bullet styles: <ul type="circle"><li>`circle`</li></ul><ul type="disc"><li>`disc`</li></ul><ul type="square"><li>`square`</li></ul>