HTML ul type Attribute
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HTML <ul> type Attribute

❮ HTML <ul> tag

Example

Use of the type attribute in an unordered HTML list:

<ul type="square">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ul>
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Definition and Usage

The type attribute specifies the kind of marker to use in the unordered list.


Browser Support

Attribute
type Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Compatibility Notes

The type attribute of <ul> is not supported in HTML5. Use CSS instead.

CSS syntax: <ul style="list-style-type:square">

CSS Example: list style type

In our CSS tutorial you can find more details about the list-style-type property.


Syntax

<ul type="disc|circle|square">

Attribute Values

Value Description
disc Default. A filled circle
circle An unfilled circle
square A filled square

❮ HTML <ul> tag