Lists

Use numbered lists for explaining sequential steps.

Use bulleted lists to group like items together or to simplify lengthy and dense paragraphs.

Lists with full sentences: capitalize the first word of each list item and use a period at the end.

(Don’t end with semicolons, commas, “or” or “and.”)

Yes:

How to renew a book:
1) Click “My Account” in the header.
2) Enter username and password.
3) Select checkboxes next to items.
4) Click “renew selected items.”

Lists of items: capitalize the first word of each bullet but don’t use punctuation at the end.

Yes:

Request & Delivery Services:
• Interlibrary Loan
• DocExpress
• Campus delivery