CSS Reference

Quick Reference

The list-style-position property specifies the position of the list-item markers (bullet points).

/* the second line of a long list item stars underneath the first letter of the first line */
ul {
    list-style-position: outside;
}
  • This line item has been shortened so you can see how the second line will fall compared to the bullet
/* the second line of a long list item stars underneath the bullet */
ul {
    list-style-position: inside;
}
  • This line item has been shortened so you can see how the second line will fall compared to the bullet

Default

Default valueoutside
Inherited valuesyes
Can it be animated?no

These are the allowed values.

ValueDescription
insideThe bullet points will be inside the list item
outsideThe bullet points will be outside the list item (default)
initialSets this property to its default value
inheritInherits this property from its parent element

Using JavaScript

The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.

document.getElementById('my_ul').style.listStylePosition = 'inside';
<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>

<script>
function my_function() {
    document.getElementById('my_ul').style.listStylePosition = 'inside';
}
</script>

CSS Notes:


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