Lists
Introducing lists
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Always write a full sentence when introducing a list.
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Do not insert lists without an introduction.
- Exception
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List of prerequisites in a Task topic. See Task topic.
- Example
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The following requirements apply when you create a list:
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List item 1
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List item 2
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List item 3
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Punctuation and capitalization
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Always begin a list item with a capital letter.
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Use a full stop after a list item that is a complete sentence.
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Do not use a full stop or comma after list items that are incomplete sentences.
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If the list consists of complete and incomplete sentences, use a full stop after each list item.
- Examples
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Perform the following steps:
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Update the software.
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Download the new version of the software.
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Install the software.
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Test the software.
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- Examples
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To successfully install the plug-in, check the following:
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The version no. of the plug-in.
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Your username and password are valid.
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You have installed the latest version of the software.
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List types
We use two types of lists:
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Ordered list (numbered list)
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Unordered list (bullet list)