List-item typically refers to a single entry within a list—ordered (numbered) or unordered (bulleted). Key points:
- Purpose: Conveys one unit of information within a group.
- Structure: Often short; can be a word, phrase, sentence, or a nested list.
- Formats: In HTML it’s represented by
- ; in Markdown it’s a line starting with ”-” or ”*“, or a numbered “1.”.
- Usage tips: Keep items parallel in grammar, concise, and focused; use punctuation consistently; group related items and use headings when lists get long.
- Accessibility: Use semantic markup (proper list tags) so screen readers announce list length and position.
- Examples:
- Grocery list item: “Milk”
- To-do list item: “Email project update”
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