Topic:
An HTML list style that produces a numbered list of items.
COMPACT
Renders the list as compactly as possible (not currently supported by all browsers).
<OL> ... </OL> is legal within:
<BLOCKQUOTE> <BODY> <DD> <FORM> <LI>
The following markup can be used within <OL> ... </OL>
<LI>
Ordered lists work well for step-by-step instructions, or other information where the order of presentation is important. When counting through numbered options, this list style can also be useful.
<OL>
<LI>Remove toothpick from wrapper
<LI>Open mouth
<LI>Insert pointy end of toothpick between teeth near the gums
<LI>Carefully, move the toothpick in order to loosen lodged materials
<LI>Move to another area and repeat
</OL>