Chapter 16. CSS: Styling Lists
In this chapter, we will focus on styling lists in CSS. Lists are an essential part of structuring content on a website, and by the end of this chapter, you’ll learn how to customize their appearance using various CSS properties. We’ll cover three key properties for styling lists: list-style-type, list-style-image, and list-style-position.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
List Styling Properties
In this section, we'll cover the different CSS properties that allow you to customize the appearance of lists. We'll explore how these properties enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of lists, offering you greater control over the list markers and their placement.
list-style-type
The list-style-type property is used to control the appearance of list markers, such as bullets or numbers. We'll explore how to customize the default list styles with values like disc, circle, square, and decimal. For example, using list-style-type: square; will change the default bullet into a square, giving your unordered list a unique look.
list-style-image
In this section, we'll cover the list-style-image property, which allows you to replace the default list marker with an image of your choice. This can be a great way to personalize your lists to match your website's design. For instance, using list-style-image: url('image.png'); will replace the standard marker with an image, offering a custom touch to your list items.
list-style-position
The list-style-position property controls where the list marker is positioned in relation to the list item’s content. We'll explore the two possible values: inside, which places the marker inside the content area of the list item, and outside, the default value, which positions the marker outside the content area. This gives you more flexibility in controlling the alignment and presentation of your list items.
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