ANSI/NISO Z39.96-2012

10 Article Authoring Tag Set • 10.5 Attributes

10.5.61 @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.”).

In elements <def-list> and <list>, this attribute may be used if the element is used.
Value Meaning
bullet Unordered list in which item order has no meaning, and the prefix character for each item is a bullet or other symbol.
order Ordered list in which item order is important, and the prefix character for each item is a sequential symbol such as a counting number, letter of the alphabet, or roman numeral.
simple Unordered list in which item order has no meaning, and there is no prefix character for each item.