HTML <ol> start attribute

The HTML <ol> tag

Definition and Usage

start The attribute specifies the starting value of the first list item in an ordered list.

This value is always an integer, even if the numbering type is alphabetic or Roman numerals. For example, to start counting list items from the letter "c" or Roman numeral "iii", use start="3".

Example

Ordered list starting from "50":

<ol start="50">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Syntax

<ol start="number">

Attribute Value

Value Description
number Specifies the starting value of the first list item in an ordered list.

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The HTML <ol> tag