We use lists to organize information and make it easier to scan. Lists can:
- Communicate information in a concise way.
- Represent a series of steps.
- Group similar items under a heading.
Bulleted list
Ingredients for Oreo-stuffed brownies
- 225g butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1½ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1½ cups plain flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 (154g) packet of Oreos
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Use bulleted lists unless items are in a sequence (in that case, use a numbered list).
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Include a descriptive header or lead-in text to provide context.
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Avoid showing too many items. Our brains usually can’t process more than 5-9 pieces of information at once.
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Organize in a logical way using location, alphabet, time, category, or hierarchy.
Use bulleted lists unless items are in a sequence (in that case, use a numbered list).
{% toggleText('bulleted-list') %}
- 225g butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1½ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1½ cups plain flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 (154g) packet of Oreos
Numbered list
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients
- Stir in flour, a little at a time
- Pour mixture into pan
- Bake for 35-40 minutes
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Use a numbered list when the sequence of items is important (for example, step-by-step instructions).
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Don’t nest lists within lists—limit to one level.
Don’t nest lists within lists—limit to one level.
{% toggleText('numbered-list') %}
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients
- Stir in flour, a little at a time
- Pour mixture into pan
- Bake for 35-40 minutes
