September 2023
Beginner to intermediate
320 pages
10h 24m
English
Content preview from Teach Yourself VISUALLY HTML and CSS, 2nd Edition
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CHAPTER 6
Creating Lists and Tables
HTML enables you to create lists, such as bulleted and numbered lists, and tables that consist of rows and columns. Lists are great for presenting discrete topics or step-by-step instructions, whereas tables let you not only lay out information in a clear and logical manner, using borders and gridlines to delineate the table visually, but also implement special layout effects.
Grasp the Different Types of Lists
Nest One List Inside Another List
Add Rows or Columns to a Table
Specify Table Width and Column Width
Adjust Table Padding and Spacing
Create Cells That Span Rows or Columns
Grasp the Different Types of Lists
When you need to present itemized information on a web page, you can use a list. HTML enables you to create three types of lists — numbered lists, bulleted lists, and definition lists — and to create complex lists by nesting those lists with each other. For example, you might create a bulleted sublist within a numbered list, or you might create a numbered sublist using different numbering within another numbered list.
This section explains the list types and illustrates ...
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