Ordered Lists (ol element)

Definition & Purpose

Used for items where order matters
Displays items with sequential numbering
Perfect for steps, directions, and rankings

HTML Syntax

HTML

                        <ol>

                          <li>Drive to the end of the road</li>

                          <li>Turn right</li>

                          <li>Go straight across the roundabouts</li>

                          <li>Turn left at the third roundabout</li>

                        </ol>

Key Points

Each list item wrapped in <li> tags
Entire list wrapped in <ol> tags
Numbering style can be customized with CSS

Visual Representation

Browser Preview

Drive to the end of the road
Turn right
Go straight across the roundabouts
Turn left at the third roundabout

Common Use Cases

Step-by-step instructions
Directions
Recipe steps
Rankings and ratings
Ordered content sequences