Learn how to create numbered (ordered) lists in markdown. Auto-numbering, nesting, starting from a specific number, and platform support.
Numbered lists (ordered lists) in markdown start each item with a number followed by a period and a space (1. ). Markdown auto-numbers the output regardless of the numbers you type — all items could be "1." and the rendered list would still count correctly.
Standard numbered list starting from 1.
All items can use "1." — markdown auto-numbers them. Easier to reorder.
Indent with 3 spaces to nest numbered lists.
| Platform | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Yes | — |
| GitLab | Yes | — |
| Discord | Partial | Basic numbered lists, no nesting |
| Slack | Yes | — |
| Yes | — | |
| Stack Overflow | Yes | — |
| Notion | Yes | — |
| Obsidian | Yes | — |
1.First item
1. First item
A space after the period is required. Without it, the line is treated as plain text.
1) First item
1. First item
Markdown uses "1." (period) for ordered lists, not "1)" (parenthesis). Parentheses won't create a list.
1. Item 2. Item
1. Item 2. Item
A blank line between items can split them into separate lists on some parsers. Keep items consecutive.
Lazy numbering (all "1.") makes it easy to reorder items without renumbering. The renderer handles the counting.
The first number determines the starting count. Starting with "3." will render as 3, 4, 5, etc.
3. Third 4. Fourth 5. Fifth
Nest bullet lists inside numbered lists and vice versa for complex outlines.
Everything you need to know.
Start each line with a number, period, and space: 1. First, 2. Second, etc. The actual numbers don't matter — markdown auto-numbers them.
Bullet lists (unordered lists) in markdown start each item with a dash (-), asterisk (*), or plus sign (+) followed by a space. They're the most common way to present non-sequential items, features, or options.
Markdown uses indentation (spaces or tabs) to nest content inside lists and blockquotes. Standard markdown doesn't support arbitrary text indentation — indent is functional, not decorative. Use 2-4 spaces to nest list items and blockquote continuations.
Markdown headings are created with hash symbols (#). One hash for H1 (largest), two for H2, up to six for H6 (smallest). Headings structure your document and create a hierarchy that readers and search engines can follow.
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