li: The List Item element

The <li> HTML element is used to represent an item in a list. It must be contained in a parent element: an ordered list (<ol>), an unordered list (<ul>), or a menu (<menu>). In menus and unordered lists, list items are usually displayed using bullet points. In ordered lists, they are usually displayed with an ascending counter on the left, such as a number or letter.

Attributes

Specific attributes

Allowed attributes

value="[number]" indicates the current ordinal value of the list item as defined by the <ol> element. The only allowed values for this attribute are numbers, even if the list is displayed with Roman numerals or letters. This attribute can only be used when the <li> element is a child of an <ol> element.

Global attributes

accesskey Specifies a keyboard shortcut to activate or focus an element.

aria-* Defines accessibility properties and states for assistive technologies.

class Specifies one or more CSS class names for styling the element.

data-* Stores custom data private to the page or application.

dir Sets the text direction (left-to-right, right-to-left, or auto).

hidden Hides the element from display and assistive technologies.

id Defines a unique identifier for the element within the document.

inputmode Hints which virtual keyboard type to display on mobile devices.

itemid Provides a global identifier for microdata items.

itemprop Defines a property name-value pair for microdata.

itemref Associates properties with an item via element IDs for microdata.

itemscope Creates a new microdata item container.

itemtype Specifies the vocabulary URL for microdata items (like Schema.org).

lang Specifies the primary language of the element’s content.

nonce Provides a cryptographic nonce for Content Security Policy.

role Defines the element’s semantic role for accessibility.

tabindex Controls keyboard navigation order and focusability.

title Provides advisory information displayed as a tooltip.

Example

<h3>Setting up a Personal Domain</h3>
<ol>
  <li>Research domain registrars that align with your values</li>
  <li>Check domain availability for your chosen name</li>
  <li value="5">Configure DNS settings to point to your hosting</li>
  <li>Set up SSL certificate for secure HTTPS</li>
  <li>Test your domain configuration</li>
</ol>

<h3>Web Development Resources</h3>
<ul>
  <li>MDN Web Docs - comprehensive web standards documentation</li>
  <li>Can I Use - browser compatibility tables</li>
  <li>IndieWeb Wiki - community knowledge base</li>
  <li>W3C Standards - official web specifications</li>
</ul>