Markers, custom bullets and list layout.
✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lessonList properties change how bullets and numbers look:
list-style-type: disc, circle, square, decimal, upper-roman, none…list-style-position: inside or outside.list-style-image: use an image as the bullet.Setting list-style: none plus padding: 0 is the usual start for navigation menus.
Mastering CSS Lists helps you write clean and reliable CSS code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
<style>
.square { list-style-type: square; }
.roman { list-style-type: upper-roman; }
.menu { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.menu li { background: #071A2F; color: white; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; }
.check li::marker { content: "✔ "; color: #14B8A6; }
</style>
<ul class="square"><li>Square</li><li>Bullets</li></ul>
<ol class="roman"><li>Roman</li><li>Numbers</li></ol>
<ul class="check"><li>Custom marker</li><li>With ::marker</li></ul>
<ul class="menu"><li>Home</li><li>About</li><li>Contact</li></ul>Check what you learned in “CSS Lists”.
Use squares as list bullets.
ul {
list-style-type: ;
}
Which declaration removes the bullets from a list?
Remove the bullets and the left padding from the list.
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