Lists
June 9, 2026 · View on GitHub
Guidance
Use numbered lists for sequential steps. Use bulleted lists for non-sequential items. Use parallel structure within any list — all items should follow the same grammatical pattern.
Examples
Do (numbered — sequential):
- Select Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.
- Select Create.
- Enter a name for the virtual server.
Do (bulleted — non-sequential):
Before you begin, verify that you have:
- A valid license
- At least one pool configured
- Network access to the management interface
Don't:
- First, select Local Traffic.
- Then you should select Virtual Servers.
- Creating the virtual server is the next step.
Notes
Start each bulleted item with the same part of speech — either all nouns, all verbs, or all phrases. Don't mix.
Start each numbered step with an imperative verb: "Select," "Enter," "Configure."
Avoid nested lists more than two levels deep. If you need more than two levels, consider restructuring the content.