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
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.
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>
...