Nested Lists

A release checklist uses an unordered list for categories and an ordered nested list for steps that must happen in sequence.

Program

Lists are structure, not decoration. Use unordered lists when order does not matter and ordered lists when the sequence is part of the meaning.

nested_lists.html

<ul>
  <li>Plan</li>
  <li>Build
    <ol>
      <li>Test</li>
      <li>Publish</li>
    </ol>
  </li>
</ul>

unordered list A ul groups peer items without saying one must come before another.

ordered list An ol gives its items a sequence that readers should follow.