An unordered list is a way to present a set of items where order doesn’t matter. Key points:
- Purpose: show related items, options, features, or examples without implying sequence or priority.
- Visuals: typically rendered with bullet points (•, –, or ○) or icons.
- Use cases: feature lists, tooltips, pros, tags, shopping lists, and short collections of items.
- When not to use: avoid for step-by-step instructions, ranked items, or sequences where order is important—use numbered lists instead.
- Best practices:
- Keep items parallel (same grammatical form).
- Make items short and focused; expand with a sentence only when needed.
- Use bullets consistently (same symbol and indentation).
- If an item contains multiple sentences or subpoints, nest either another unordered list or a numbered sublist for clarity.
- Prefer sentence fragments for quick scans; use full sentences if each item is a complete thought.
- Accessibility: ensure list semantics are preserved (use proper
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- in HTML or native list structures) so screen readers present them correctly.
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