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  1. tailwind-css-list-style-type

Tailwind CSS List Style Type

The list-style-type utility class in Tailwind CSS allows you to easily change the bullet style of an unordered list.

Syntax

Here's the basic syntax for using the list-style-type utility class:

<ul class="list-disc"></ul> <!-- disc bullet style -->
<ul class="list-circle"></ul> <!-- circle bullet style -->
<ul class="list-square"></ul> <!-- square bullet style -->
<ul class="list-none"></ul> <!-- remove bullet style -->

Example

Here's an example of using the list-disc utility class to change the bullet style of an unordered list to a filled circle:

<ul class="list-disc">
  <li>Item 1</li>
  <li>Item 2</li>
  <li>Item 3</li>
</ul>

Output

The above code will generate the following output:

  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Item 3

Explanation

The list-disc utility class in Tailwind CSS sets the bullet style of an unordered list to a filled circle. Similarly, list-circle sets the bullet style to an outlined circle, list-square sets the bullet style to a square, and list-none removes the bullet style altogether.

Use

You can use the list-style-type utility class in Tailwind CSS to change the bullet style of an unordered list, which can be useful for organizing and visually enhancing the readability of text on a web page.

Important Points

  • The list-style-type utility class only works with unordered lists (<ul>).
  • Tailwind CSS includes several more options for bullet styles, such as roman numerals and footnotes.
  • You can use the list-disc utility class with the list-inside and list-outside utility classes to change the position of the bullet relative to the list item content.

Summary

The list-style-type utility class in Tailwind CSS is a simple way to change the bullet-style of unordered lists. With several options for different bullet styles, this utility class can help improve the readability and organization of text on a web page.

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