Lists & Tables
Use lists to organize steps or ideas. Use tables to compare values across consistent columns.
Weekend Plan
- Choose a destination.
- Book train tickets.
- Pack a day bag.
- Weather: Sunny
- Budget: Medium
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Train tickets | 45 |
| Lunch | 18 |
Lists
Unordered lists
Use unordered lists when sequence does not matter.
- Apples
- Bananas
- Bread
Ordered lists
Use ordered lists when readers should complete items in sequence.
- Fill a kettle with water.
- Heat until boiling.
- Pour over tea leaves.
Nested lists
Use nested lists to add sub-steps or grouped details.
- Plan dinner
- Pick a main dish
- Pick a side dish
- Shop for ingredients
- Check pantry first
Tables
Basic tables
Use tables when each row shares the same fields.
| Movie | Genre | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Moonrise Kingdom | Comedy | 94 min |
| Arrival | Sci-fi | 116 min |
| Spirited Away | Animation | 125 min |
Alignment
Use alignment markers in the separator row when readability depends on numeric or status columns.
| Item | Price | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Bread | 3.50 | Yes |
| Olive oil | 9.25 | Yes |
| Basil | 1.80 | No |
Formatting inside cells
Use inline formatting in table cells for clarity, but keep it minimal.
| Style | Example |
|---|---|
| Inline code | 2 tbsp sugar |
| Emphasis | Important |
| Link | Farmers market |