TYPE Attribute | type Property

Sets or retrieves the style of the list.

Syntax

HTML	<ELEMENT TYPE = sType ... >
Scripting	object.type [ = sType ]

Possible Values

sType

String that specifies one of the following values: 1 Associate numbers with each item in an ordered list. a Associate lowercase letters with each item in an ordered list. A Associate uppercase letters with each item in an ordered list. i Associate Roman numerals with each item in an ordered list. I Associate Roman numerals with each item in an ordered list. disc Associate a solid disc with each item in an unordered list. circle Associate a hollow circle with each item in an unordered list. square Associate a solid square with each item in an unordered list.

The property is read/write with a default value of 1 for an ordered list and a default value of disc for an unordered list.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic properties.

Example

This example uses the TYPE attribute to set the line item markers to lowercase Roman numerals.

Sample Code

<OL TYPE="i">
<LI>First Item
<LI>Second Item
<LI>Third Item
</OL>

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Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.	LI, OL, UL

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