How do you write a number in html?

❮ HTML <input> type attribute

Example

Define a field for entering a number (You can also set restrictions on what numbers are accepted):

<label for="quantity">Quantity (between 1 and 5):</label>
<input type="number" id="quantity" name="quantity" min="1" max="5">

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Definition and Usage

The <input type="number"> defines a field for entering a number.

Use the following attributes to specify restrictions:

  • max - specifies the maximum value allowed
  • min - specifies the minimum value allowed
  • step - specifies the legal number intervals
  • value - Specifies the default value

Tip: Always add the <label> tag for best accessibility practices!


Browser Support

Attribute
type="number" Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Syntax


❮ HTML <input> type attribute



The HTML <ol> tag defines an ordered list. An ordered list can be numerical or alphabetical.


Ordered HTML List

An ordered list starts with the <ol> tag. Each list item starts with the <li> tag.

The list items will be marked with numbers by default:


Ordered HTML List - The Type Attribute

The type attribute of the <ol> tag, defines the type of the list item marker:

TypeDescription
type="1" The list items will be numbered with numbers (default)
type="A" The list items will be numbered with uppercase letters
type="a" The list items will be numbered with lowercase letters
type="I" The list items will be numbered with uppercase roman numbers
type="i" The list items will be numbered with lowercase roman numbers

Numbers:

<ol type="1">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Uppercase Letters:

<ol type="A">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Lowercase Letters:

<ol type="a">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Uppercase Roman Numbers:

<ol type="I">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Lowercase Roman Numbers:

<ol type="i">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Control List Counting

By default, an ordered list will start counting from 1. If you want to start counting from a specified number, you can use the start attribute:

Example

<ol start="50">
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea</li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Nested HTML Lists

Lists can be nested (list inside list):

Example

<ol>
  <li>Coffee</li>
  <li>Tea
    <ol>
      <li>Black tea</li>
      <li>Green tea</li>
    </ol>
  </li>
  <li>Milk</li>
</ol>

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Note: A list item (<li>) can contain a new list, and other HTML elements, like images and links, etc.


Chapter Summary

  • Use the HTML <ol> element to define an ordered list
  • Use the HTML type attribute to define the numbering type
  • Use the HTML <li> element to define a list item
  • Lists can be nested
  • List items can contain other HTML elements

HTML List Tags

TagDescription
<ul> Defines an unordered list
<ol> Defines an ordered list
<li> Defines a list item
<dl> Defines a description list
<dt> Defines a term in a description list
<dd> Describes the term in a description list

For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.



How do you input a phone number in HTML?

The <input type="tel"> defines a field for entering a telephone number.

How do I put only numbers in a textbox in HTML?

You can use the <input> tag with attribute type='number'. This input field allows only numerical values. You can also specify the minimum value and maximum value that should be accepted by this field.

How do you input in HTML?

The <input> tag specifies an input field where the user can enter data..
<input type="button">.
<input type="checkbox">.
<input type="color">.
<input type="date">.
<input type="datetime-local">.
<input type="email">.
<input type="file">.
<input type="hidden">.

How do you add two numbers in HTML?

You can then add numbers in the first two text boxes and store them in a variable such as "result," as follows: var result = Number(box1. value) + Number(box2. value); box3.