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 (“alpha-lower” for a list numbered “a.”, “b.”, “c.”).
OPTIONAL on elements: <def-list>, <list>
Value Meaning Behavior
bullet Unordered list in which item order has no meaning, and the prefix character for each item is a bullet or other symbol.  
order Ordered 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.
simple Unordered 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.
Tagged Samples
Bulleted list
Each list item begins with a bullet
...
<list list-type="bullet">
 <list-item>
  <p>The benefits of geriatric day hospital care have been
   controversial for many years.</p>
 </list-item>
 ...
</list>
...
Step List
...
<list id="g387" list-type="order"
  list-content="procedure-list" prefix-word="Step ">
 ...
 <list-item><p>Attach the other red jumper cable clamp to the
  working battery's positive terminal.</p></list-item>
</list>
<graphic xlink:href="warning.jpg"/>
<list continued-from="g387" list-type="order"
  list-content="procedure-list" prefix-word="Step ">
 <list-item><p>Attach one black jumper cable clamp to
  the working battery's negative terminal.</p></list-item>
 <list-item><p>Attach the other black jumper cable clamp to
  a clean metal surface on the disabled vehicle.</p></list-item>
 ...
</list>
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