Lists

Lists are used to organize information with a common subject or in a particular sequence.

Rules

• Each list has an introductory sentence/paragraph. The introductory sentence can be either a complete sentence or a partial sentence. End the introductory sentence with a colon.

• Align the grammatical structure of every item in a list. For example, start each item with a noun or a verb. Avoid using an article.

• Make lists 2-7 items long. Transform shorter lists into paragraphs. Split too-long lists into several lists.

• A multilevel list may not have more than two levels of nesting. The shortest sub-list is allowed to consist of two items at least.

• A multilevel list should be balanced where each list item has a similar number of sub-items.

• Avoid inline lists unless you enumerate simple known facts. Inline lists should not contain more than five items.

• Use sentence punctuation if every item in a list is a sentence.

• Do not use any punctuation, such as commas or semicolons, if list items are not sentences.

• Use numbered lists if the order of items matters.

• Use bullet lists if the order of items does not matter.

• Use numbered lists if in doubt.

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Last update: February 10, 2023
Created: February 10, 2023