Information:List dos and don'ts

Lists are sometimes the best way to present information.

When working with lists:

DO: Be sure a list is the best way to organize the data. Follow the core content policies. Provide context and criteria in a lead. Organize entries as appropriate. Tag with template messages as appropriate.

DON'T: Don't use a list where prose would work better. Don't create lists based on trivial criteria. Don't leave blank lines between list items. Don't use a numbered list unless the numbers are meaningful. Don't mix different grammatical forms among list items.

See also

• Help:List
• Simple rule set
• Style manual