A “list-item” is a single element within a list (ordered or unordered) used to present discrete pieces of information. Key points:
- Purpose: Breaks content into bite-sized, scannable entries.
- Structure: Usually includes a marker (bullet, number, or dash) plus the item text; can contain sublists or nested content.
- Use cases: Steps in instructions, features, pros/cons, shopping or task lists, agenda points.
- Best practices:
- Keep items short and parallel in structure.
- Use numbered lists for sequences or priority; bullets for unordered sets.
- Bold a short lead-in word for emphasis (e.g., Tip:), not whole sentences.
- Limit nesting depth to preserve readability.
- Accessibility: Use proper list markup (HTML
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