HTML <ol> compactAttribute
Example
Use the compact attribute in an ordered HTML list:
<li>Coffee</li>
<li>Tea</li>
<li>Milk</li>
</ol>
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Browser Support
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Note:Almost all mainstream browsers do not support the compact attribute.
Definition and Usage
HTML5 does not support the <ol> compact attribute. Use CSS instead.
In HTML 4.01, the compact attribute of <ol>is deprecated.。
The compact attribute is a boolean attribute.
The compact attribute specifies that the list should render smaller than normal, by reducing line spacing and list indentation.
Compatibility Notes
In HTML 4.01, the compact attribute of <ol> is deprecated, use CSS instead.
CSS syntax: <ol style="line-height: 80%">
CSS Example: Reduce the line height in a list
In our CSS tutorial, you can find more details aboutthe line-height propertythe details.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In XHTML, attribute minimization is forbidden, and the compact attribute must be defined as <ol compact="compact">.
Syntax
HTML <ol> Tag Other Extensions