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HTML List Generator

Turn a plain text list into ordered <ol> or unordered <ul> HTML with one item per line

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What is HTML List Generator

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the core markup language for web pages, defining structure and content that browsers render.

HTML List Generator transforms a plain-text list, one item per line, into a semantic HTML `<ul>` or `<ol>`. Items are HTML-escaped so angle brackets render as text.

It's a quick helper for documentation, emails, and CMS fields that expect raw HTML.

Why use it

  • Paste bullet lists from docs into CMS fields.
  • Convert task lists into HTML for newsletters.
  • Prototype semantic lists quickly.
  • Safely escape user-provided items.
  • Avoid writing repetitive <li> wrappers by hand.

Features

  • Ordered <ol> or unordered <ul>
  • Safe HTML escaping
  • One item per line
  • HTML list built locally in your browser
  • Fast copy-paste workflow

How to use HTML List Generator

  1. Paste items. One item per line.
  2. Pick list type. Ordered or unordered from the dropdown.
  3. Run. Copy the generated list markup.

Example (before/after)

Input

First
Second
Third

Output

<ul>
  <li>First</li>
  <li>Second</li>
  <li>Third</li>
</ul>

Common errors

Nested lists

Indentation isn't interpreted.

Fix: Build nested lists manually or use Markdown.

HTML in items

Raw markup is escaped to text.

Fix: Use string replace after generating if you need live markup.

FAQ

Ordered or unordered?

Toggle the list type with the dropdown.

Does it support nested lists?

No — indentation isn't parsed. Edit the output manually for nesting.

Are items HTML-escaped?

Yes — &, <, > are escaped for safety.

Can I add classes?

Edit the output to add classes to <ul>, <ol>, or <li>.

Is input uploaded?

No — the generator is client-side only.

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