Nesting Lists

by Thomas Rumley <trumley(at)softhome.net>

 Date:  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:21:27 -0400
 To:  hwg-basics(at)hwg.org
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Nesting Lists requires a few basic items.

First, there is no need to close list items (<LI>). It's simply a waste of 
time and does nothing for you. When the browser hits a second <LI> or 
closing </ol> is assumes a closing list item tag.

So, technically, you are placing a nested list inside a list item, don't 
let it confuse you. Just remember that you must complete each nested list 
before you can close its "parent" list. this works alot like a frameset 
page does. Indent each nested list and you'll find it much easier to keep 
track of all the necessary parts.

Remember that a list is a container element so is must have complimenting 
closing tags.  Each nested list must also have an opening and closing tag.

<OL>
     <LI>Horses
	<LI>Dogs
	<LI>Cats
	<UL>
	    <LI>Persion
		<LI>Tabby
		<LI>Tiger
	</ul>
	<li>Snakes
</ol>

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