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Lists
There are two kinds of lists.
 * Unordered Lists in which items are listed in no particular order and are not numbered.
 * Ordered Lists in which items are numbered for various reasons.

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 it is saved:
 * 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 it is saved:
 * 1) Item one
 * 2) item two
 * 3) Item three
 * NOTICE each item is on a separate line.
 * NOTICE each item has a number in front of it.

Try these out


 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.

Check your answers

 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

Check your answers