Unordered Lists
Unordered lists use bullets. You can use -, *, or + to create them.
Syntax
- Item one
- Item two
- Item three
All of these work the same:
* Item one
+ Item one
- Item one
Nested Lists
Indent with 2 or 4 spaces to create nested (sub) lists:
- Fruits
- Apple
- Banana
- Yellow Banana
- Green Banana
- Vegetables
- Carrot
- Broccoli
Mixing Content in Lists
You can add paragraphs, blockquotes, or code inside list items by indenting:
- First item
Additional paragraph under first item.
- Second item
> A blockquote inside a list
- Third item
Best Practices
- Pick one symbol (
-recommended) and stick with it - Keep list items concise
- Use nested lists sparingly (max 2-3 levels deep)
💡 Most people use
-(dash) for unordered lists.