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list-type Type of List
Specifies what prefix character should precede each list item. For example, the style
may suggest the character type (“simple” or
“ordered”), or the style may name the character explicitly
(“lower-alpha” for a list numbered “a.”, “b.”, “c.”).
OPTIONAL on elements: <def-list>, <list>
Value | Meaning |
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A word | A word that either (1) specifies the character to be used for the list-item prefix (for example, the word “bullet” for a list with bulleted items) or (2) describes the appearance or format of the list items (for example, the word “simple” for a list that has no prefix character before each list item or the word “ordered” for a numbered list whose prefix style is set at display time). |
Restriction | This is an optional attribute; there is no default. |
Suggested usage
Although designed to accept any text as its value, the following are suggested
list types, which name the prefix character for each item in the list:
order
|
Ordered list. Prefix character is a number or a letter, depending on
style.
|
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bullet
|
Unordered or bulleted list. Prefix character is a bullet, dash, or other
symbol.
|
alpha-lower
|
Ordered list. Prefix character is a lowercase alphabetical character.
|
alpha-upper
|
Ordered list. Prefix character is an uppercase alphabetical
character.
|
roman-lower
|
Ordered list. Prefix character is a lowercase roman numeral.
|
roman-upper
|
Ordered list. Prefix character is an uppercase roman numeral.
|
simple
|
Simple or plain list (No prefix character before each item)
|
Tagged Samples
Numerical list
...
<p>Each of the 11 goals is introduced by its name and
presented in the same structure:
<list list-type="order">
<list-item>
<p><bold>The goal:</bold> The basic goal statement.</p></list-item>
<list-item>
<p><bold>Discussion:</bold> An elaboration on the basic goal
statement.</p></list-item>
<list-item>
<p><bold>Background:</bold> Sources from which the goal is
derived.</p></list-item>
<list-item>
<p><bold>Common user accessibility needs:</bold> User accessibility
needs related to the goal.</p></list-item>
<list-item>
<p><bold>Questions to consider:</bold> Questions for applying
the goal.</p></list-item>
</list>
</p>
...
Ordered list using lowercase alphabetical prefix characters
...
<sec id="s6_2_1_5">
<label>6.2.1.5</label>
<title>Questions to consider</title>
<list list-type="alpha-lower">
<list-item><p>Who are the potential users of systems
that will be addressed by or who will relate to this
deliverable?</p></list-item>
<list-item><p>Which potential users, if any, might be
excluded by the requirements and recommendations in
this deliverable?</p></list-item>
<list-item><p>What are all the contexts of use in which
systems that relate to this deliverable could be
used?</p></list-item>
<list-item><p>Which contexts of use might be excluded
by the requirements and recommendations in this
deliverable?</p></list-item>
</list>
</sec>
...