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How to Use the HTML List Generator
- Enter your content
Type or paste your list items in the input box. Each item can be on a separate line or separated by commas, semicolons, or other separators.
- Choose a separator type
Select how your content is separated: new lines, commas, semicolons, vertical pipes, tabs, or a custom separator.
- Select a list type
Choose the type of HTML list you want to generate, such as unordered lists, ordered lists, definition lists, dropdown menus, or other formats.
- Configure advanced options (optional)
For more control, use the Advanced tab to add custom attributes, ID, classes, link options, and more.
- Generate your HTML
Click the "Generate HTML List" button to create your code. The result will appear in the output box.
- Preview your list (optional)
Use the Preview tab to see how your list will look when rendered in a browser.
- Copy or download the code
Use the Copy button to copy your HTML code to clipboard, or the Download button to save it as an HTML file.
Types of HTML Lists Explained
Unordered Lists (UL)
Unordered lists display items with bullet points. They're ideal for lists where the order doesn't matter.
HTML Code:
<ul> <li>Apples</li> <li>Oranges</li> <li>Bananas</li> </ul>Result:
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
Ordered Lists (OL)
Ordered lists display items with numbers or letters. They're perfect for sequences or ranked items.
HTML Code:
<ol> <li>First step</li> <li>Second step</li> <li>Third step</li> </ol>Result:
- First step
- Second step
- Third step
Definition Lists (DL)
Definition lists contain terms (DT) and their descriptions (DD). They're excellent for glossaries or dictionaries.
HTML Code:
<dl> <dt>HTML</dt> <dd>HyperText Markup Language</dd> <dt>CSS</dt> <dd>Cascading Style Sheets</dd> </dl>Result:
- HTML
- HyperText Markup Language
- CSS
- Cascading Style Sheets
Dropdown Lists (Select)
Dropdown lists (select elements) allow users to choose one option from a list. They're commonly used in forms.
HTML Code:
<select> <option value="apple">Apple</option> <option value="orange">Orange</option> <option value="banana">Banana</option> </select>Result:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An HTML List Generator is a tool that helps you create different types of HTML lists without manually writing the code. It saves time and ensures proper HTML syntax for various list types like unordered lists, ordered lists, definition lists, and more.
To create a nested list, select the "Nested List" option from the list type dropdown. In your input, use tab indentation at the beginning of lines to indicate nesting levels. Each tab represents one level of nesting. The generator will automatically create the proper nested HTML structure.
Yes! In the Advanced tab, you can add custom attributes like ID, classes, and data attributes to both the list container and list items. For links, you can set URL prefixes, targets, rel attributes, and classes. These options give you full control over the generated HTML.
The HTML List Generator supports a wide range of list types including:
- Unordered lists (<ul>)
- Ordered lists (<ol>)
- Definition lists (<dl>)
- Menu lists
- Nested lists
- Select dropdowns
- Checkbox groups
- Radio button groups
- Lists with hyperlinks
- Various data formats (JSON, arrays, quoted strings)
Yes, the HTML List Generator is completely free to use. There are no limitations on the number of lists you can generate or the features you can access. You can use it for personal projects, educational purposes, or professional work without any restrictions.