Ol startProperty
Ol ObjectExample
Set the start value of an ordered list to "75":
document.getElementById("myOl").start="75";
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Definition and Usage
The start property sets or returns the value of the start attribute of an ordered list.
The start attribute specifies the start value of the first list item in an ordered list.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the start attribute.
Syntax
Return the start property:
olObject.start
Set the start property:
olObject.start=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the start value of the first list item in an ordered list. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A number, representing the start value of the first list item in an ordered list. |
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More Examples
Example
Return the value of the first list item in an ordered list:
var x = document.getElementById("myOl").start;
xThe output is:
50
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Example
When using Roman numerals (type="I"), set the start value of an ordered list to "5":
document.getElementById("myOl").start="5";
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HTML Reference:HTML <ol> start Attribute
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