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.”).

Used on Elements: <def-list>, <list>

ValueMeaningBehavior
bulletUnordered list in which item order has no meaning, and the prefix character for each item is a bullet or other symbol. 
orderOrdered 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.The exact style of number will be determined by a stylesheet, based on the list nesting.
simpleUnordered list in which item order has no meaning, and there is no prefix character for each item. 
Restriction@list-type is an optional attribute; there is no default.

Example

 
...
<list list-type="bullet">
<list-item>
<p>The benefits of geriatric day hospital care have been
controversial for many years.</p>
</list-item>
...
</list>
...