Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Lists

Lists

 * There are two kinds of lists.
 * Unordered Lists in which items are listed in no particular order.
 * Ordered Lists in which items are numbered for such things as a sequence items that much be done in a certain order or items that are listed in order of importance.

Unordered Lists

 * Unordered lists are created by putting an asterisk in front of each item on the list like so:
 * * Item one
 * * Item two
 * * Item three


 * The unordered list would look like this when entered:
 * Item one
 * item two
 * Item three


 * Notice that each item is on a separate line.
 * Notice that each item has a square "bullet" in front of it.

Ordered List

 * Order lists are created by putting a pound sign in from of each item on the list like so:
 * # Item one
 * # Item two
 * # Item three


 * The ordered list would look like this when entered:
 * Item one
 * item two
 * Item three


 * Notice each item is on a separate line.
 * Notice each item has a number in front of it.

 Exercises


 * To practice creating unordered lists, in your sandbox create an unordered list with the following items: Birth Certificates, Land Records, Probate Records, Census, and Vital Records.
 * To practice creating ordered list, in your sandbox create an ordered list with the following items: World, North American, United States of America, State of Missouri, Jackson County, and Independence.

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 Quick Quiz
 * If you have a cooking recipe, which list would you use to show the steps?
 * A. Ordered List
 * B. Unordered List


 * If you were listing your favorite foods in order of preference, which lists would you use?
 * A. Ordered List
 * B. Unordered List


 * If you were listing the contents of your pockets, which list would you use?
 * A. Ordered List
 * B. Unordered List

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