Example
Change the style of a list:
document.getElementById("myList").style.listStyle = "decimal inside";Try it Yourself »
Definition and Usage
The listStyle property sets or returns up to three separate list properties, in a shorthand form.
With this property, you can set/return one or more of the following (in any order):
- list-style-type
- list-style-position
- list-style-image
Browser Support
The listStyle property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the listStyle property:
object.style.listStyle
Set the listStyle property:
object.style.listStyle="type position image|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| type | Defines the list-item marker type |
| position | Positions the list-item marker |
| image | Defines an image to be used as the list-item marker |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | disc outside none |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the style of a list |
| CSS Version | CSS1 |
More Examples
Example
Change the type and position of a list to "square inside":
document.getElementById("myList").style.listStyle = "square inside";
Try it Yourself »
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS List
CSS reference: list-style property
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