Ordered Lists

Use numbers followed by a period to create ordered (numbered) lists.

Syntax

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Auto-Numbering

The actual numbers don't matter! Markdown will auto-number them:

1. First item
1. Second item
1. Third item

This still renders as 1, 2, 3. But it's best practice to use correct numbers for readability.

Starting at a Different Number

The first number determines the starting number:

5. Fifth item
6. Sixth item
7. Seventh item

Nested Ordered Lists

1. First step
   1. Sub-step one
   2. Sub-step two
2. Second step
3. Third step

Mixing Ordered and Unordered

1. First main item
   - Sub-bullet one
   - Sub-bullet two
2. Second main item
   - Another sub-bullet

💡 Ordered lists are great for step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and procedures.