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== Numbered Lists ==
 
== Numbered Lists ==
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Numbered lists are useful when you want to group a number of items that need appear in a particular order. They are perfectly suited for lists of procedures or step-by-step instructions.
  
=== Creating ===
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=== Creating a Numbered List ===
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To create a numbered list, press the [[Image:CKEditor_numbredlist.png|alt=Insert/Remove Numbered List]] button on the toolbar. A default numbered list marker will appear at the beginning of the line of text that contains the cursor and the line will become indented. If you want to add further list items, press ''Enter'' on your keyboard. The cursor will move to the next line with a list marker placed at its beginning.
  
In order to create and numbered list user ought to press [[Image:CKEditor_insertorderlist.png‎]]on the toolbar. The text which was beside the cursor will automatically gain number one on the list.
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[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_example.png|frame|center|alt=A numbered list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor|A numbered list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor]]
  
Example:
 
  
[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_example.png]]
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The list is continued automatically when you press ''Enter'' at the end of a line. If you want to suppress list creation, press ''Enter'' in an empty line with a list marker or click the [[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist.png|alt=Insert/Remove Numbered List]] button again. The cursor will then move to the next, unindented paragraph.
  
In order to set  next numbered line, user should press '''ENTER'''. After that another numbered line will appear.
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Another method of adding a numbered list is to select one or more paragraphs and press the [[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist.png|alt=Insert/Remove Numbered List]] button on the toolbar. Each paragraph will then become a separate list item.
 
Example:
 
  
[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_example2.png]]
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=== Numbered List Properties ===
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In CKEditor you can customize the appearance of the numbered list, its starting value and the list marker. In order to change the list style, open the list context menu by clicking the right mouse button on a list item, and choose the '''Numbered List Properties''' menu option.
  
Another way to set a numbered list is to highlight the lines which should be listed and press [[Image:CKEditor_insertorderlist.png‎]].
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[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_contextmenu.png|frame|center|alt=The numbered list context menu with the Numbered List Properties option|The numbered list context menu with the Numbered List Properties option]]
  
User can easily stop a numbered list by pressing [[Image:CKEditor_insertorderlist.png‎]] button again. The function will be deactivated.
 
  
=== Properties ===
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The '''Numbered List Properties''' dialog window lets you configure the starting value and the list marker type. A numbered list can use decimal numbers, Roman numerals or letters of the alphabet, in either lower or upper case.
  
In order to change the list's properties user should press right mouse button on any place inside the list. A context menu will appear:
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[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_properties.png|frame|center|alt=The Numbered List Properties dialog window in CKEditor|The Numbered List Properties dialog window in CKEditor]]
  
[[Image:CKEditor_numbered_context.png]]
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Below is an overview of all '''Numbered List Properties''' dialog window elements:
 
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* '''Start''' – the starting value for the list that will be used in the first list item.  
User should select Numbered list Properties. A popup window called "Numbered List Properties" will appear:
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* '''Type''' – the type of the list marker. The following options are available from the drop-down list:
 
 
[[Image:CKEditor_numbered_properties.png]]
 
 
 
* '''Start''': specifies which number will be fist in numbered list.
 
* '''Type''': specifies type of list. User may choose one of the following options:
 
 
** '''Lower Roman''' (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc.)
 
** '''Lower Roman''' (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc.)
 
** '''Upper Roman''' (I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
 
** '''Upper Roman''' (I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
 
** '''Lower Alpha''' (a, b, c, d, e, etc.)
 
** '''Lower Alpha''' (a, b, c, d, e, etc.)
** '''Upper Aplha''' (A, B, C, D, E, etc.)
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** '''Upper Alpha''' (A, B, C, D, E, etc.)
 
** '''Decimal''' (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.)
 
** '''Decimal''' (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.)
  
[[Image:CKEditor_numbered_properties_type.png]]
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=== Removing a Numbered List ===
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If you want to remove list formatting, leaving the text of the list items intact, select the list in the document and click the [[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist.png|alt=Insert/Remove Numbered List]] button on the toolbar. The list markers and indentation will be removed and each list item will become a separate paragraph.
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[[Image:CKEditor_numberedlist_removed.png|frame|center|alt=Numbered list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor|Numbered list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor]]

Revision as of 16:30, 2 November 2010

Lists provide a way to structure text in a clear manner as well as group items that belong together. CKEditor lets you create two sorts of lists: bulleted (unordered) and numbered (ordered) lists.

Bulleted Lists

Bulleted lists are useful when you want to group a number of items that do not need to appear in any particular order.

Creating a Bulleted List

To create a bulleted list, press the Insert/Remove Bulleted List button on the toolbar. A default list marker will appear at the beginning of the line of text that contains the cursor and the line will become indented. If you want to add further list items, press Enter on your keyboard. The cursor will move to the next line with a list marker placed at its beginning.

A bulleted list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor
A bulleted list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor


The list is continued automatically when you press Enter at the end of a line. If you want to suppress list creation, press Enter in an empty line with a list marker or click the Insert/Remove Bulleted List button again. The cursor will then move to the next, unindented paragraph.

Another method of adding a bulleted list is to select one or more paragraphs and press the Insert/Remove Bulleted List button on the toolbar. Each paragraph will then become a separate list item.

Bulleted List Properties

In CKEditor you can customize the appearance of the bulleted list and modify the list marker. In order to change the list style, open the list context menu by clicking the right mouse button on a list item, and choose the Bulleted List Properties menu option.

The bulleted list context menu with the Bulleted List Properties option
The bulleted list context menu with the Bulleted List Properties option


The Bulleted List Properties dialog window lets you configure the appearance of the list marker.

The Bulleted List Properties dialog window in CKEditor
The Bulleted List Properties dialog window in CKEditor


The Type drop-down list contains the following options:

  • Circle – the list marker becomes a round shape that is empty in the middle.
  • Disc – the list marker becomes a round shape filled in the middle.
  • Square – the list marker becomes a four-sided shape filled in the middle.


Removing a Bulleted List

If you want to remove list formatting, leaving the text of the list items intact, select the list in the document and click the Insert/Remove Bulleted List button on the toolbar. The list markers and indentation will be removed and each of the former list items will become a paragraph.

Bulleted list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor
Bulleted list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor


Numbered Lists

Numbered lists are useful when you want to group a number of items that need appear in a particular order. They are perfectly suited for lists of procedures or step-by-step instructions.

Creating a Numbered List

To create a numbered list, press the File:CKEditor numbredlist.png button on the toolbar. A default numbered list marker will appear at the beginning of the line of text that contains the cursor and the line will become indented. If you want to add further list items, press Enter on your keyboard. The cursor will move to the next line with a list marker placed at its beginning.

A numbered list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor
A numbered list with default list markers inserted by CKEditor


The list is continued automatically when you press Enter at the end of a line. If you want to suppress list creation, press Enter in an empty line with a list marker or click the Insert/Remove Numbered List button again. The cursor will then move to the next, unindented paragraph.

Another method of adding a numbered list is to select one or more paragraphs and press the Insert/Remove Numbered List button on the toolbar. Each paragraph will then become a separate list item.

Numbered List Properties

In CKEditor you can customize the appearance of the numbered list, its starting value and the list marker. In order to change the list style, open the list context menu by clicking the right mouse button on a list item, and choose the Numbered List Properties menu option.

The numbered list context menu with the Numbered List Properties option
The numbered list context menu with the Numbered List Properties option


The Numbered List Properties dialog window lets you configure the starting value and the list marker type. A numbered list can use decimal numbers, Roman numerals or letters of the alphabet, in either lower or upper case.

The Numbered List Properties dialog window in CKEditor
The Numbered List Properties dialog window in CKEditor

Below is an overview of all Numbered List Properties dialog window elements:

  • Start – the starting value for the list that will be used in the first list item.
  • Type – the type of the list marker. The following options are available from the drop-down list:
    • Lower Roman (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc.)
    • Upper Roman (I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
    • Lower Alpha (a, b, c, d, e, etc.)
    • Upper Alpha (A, B, C, D, E, etc.)
    • Decimal (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.)


Removing a Numbered List

If you want to remove list formatting, leaving the text of the list items intact, select the list in the document and click the Insert/Remove Numbered List button on the toolbar. The list markers and indentation will be removed and each list item will become a separate paragraph.

Numbered list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor
Numbered list formatting removed from the document in CKEditor