Use Appropriate List Style

Categories:
[x] Accessibility/508
[x] Content Organization
[x] Lists
[x] Navigation
[x] Page Layout

HHS must use bulleted lists to present items of equal status or value, and numbered lists if a particular order to the items is warranted.

Rationale:

Numbered lists imply rank, sequence, or order.  Bulleted lists generally present items in a random order.  Numbered lists are especially important when giving instructions.

Exemptions: N/A 

Sources:

Coney and Steehouder, 2000; Detweiler and Omanson, 1996; Lorch and Chen, 1986; Narveson, 2001; Spyridakis, 2000. 

Requirements (content & style): N/A

Related Standards:
Designing and Employing Check Boxes
Use Radio Buttons for Exclusive Selections
Drop-Down Lists & Open Lists

Related Guidelines:
Use Appropriate List Style (V2, 12:8, p. 118)

Checklist:
Use appropriate list style.