html <li> - list item

The <li> element defines a list item within a list. The li element is used with the ol or ul list tags.

The following is a default order list tag.

Put on underwear.
Pull over shirt.
Pull up trowsers.
Put on socks.
Put on shoes.

                     
        The following is a default order list tag.
        <ol>
            <li>Put on underwear.</li>
            <li>Pull over shirt.</li>
            <li>Pull up trowsers.</li>
            <li>Put on socks.</li>
            <li>Put on shoes.</li>
        </ol>

The following is a default unordered list tag.

Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness

                     
        The following is a default unordered list tag.
        <ul>
            <li>Life</li>
            <li>Liberty</li>
            <li>Pursuit of Happiness</li>
        </ul>

The following is a default style of definition list. Defining Mesozoic era of earth history (dinosaurs).


Triassic: 245 to 208 million years ago.
Jurassic: 208 to 144 million years ago.
Cretaceous: 144 to 65 million years ago.

                     
        The following is a default style of definition list. Defining
        Mesozoic era of earth history (dinosaurs).
        <dl>
            <dt/>
            <dt>Triassic</dt>
            <dd>245 to 208 million years ago.</dd>
            <dt>Jurassic</dt>
            <dd>208 to 144 million years ago.</dd>
            <dt>Cretaceous</dt>
            <dd>144 to 65 million years ago.</dd>
        </dl>