List-item: a single element within a list (ordered or unordered) used to present one discrete piece of information. Common properties and uses:
- Purpose: Breaks content into bite-sized items for readability.
- Types:
- Ordered (numbered) — implies sequence or priority.
- Unordered (bulleted) — no implied order.
- Structure: Typically contains text, but may include sublists, links, images, or short code blocks.
- Best practices:
- Keep items concise (one idea per item).
- Use parallel grammar across items (all start with verbs, nouns, etc.).
- Limit nesting depth—prefer 1–2 levels for clarity.
- Highlight key terms sparingly with bold.
- Accessibility: Ensure proper semantic markup (e.g.,
- /
- and
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