Lists are used to organize information in a clear and readable way. You see lists everywhere on websites — menus, features, steps, and content sections.
In this tutorial, you'll learn what HTML lists are and how to use them correctly.
HTML lists allow you to group related items together.
Lists are useful when:
Lists make content easier to understand.
Each type serves a different purpose:
Used when order doesn't matter
Used when order matters
Used for definitions and descriptions
Unordered lists are used when:
These lists focus on grouping related items, not on showing a specific order.
Ordered lists are used when:
Ordered lists help users follow a clear progression or sequence.
Description lists are used to:
They are less common but useful in documentation and glossaries.
Lists:
Well-structured lists make pages feel cleaner and more professional.
Lists can be placed inside other lists.
This is useful for:
Proper nesting keeps content structured and readable.
Beginners often:
These mistakes are normal and improve with practice.
Follow these simple rules:
Lists should support content, not replace explanations.
Practice by:
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Lists are everywhere:
Learning lists prepares you for real-world layouts.
You've now completed the core HTML foundation.
You can:
This is a strong base for moving forward.