Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025
The start attribute in HTML is used to specify the start value for numbering the individual list item. It is used with an ordered list.
Supported Tag:
Syntax:
<ol start = "value"> list items...</ol>
Attribute Values: It contain a numeric value that defines the start value of the first list item in an Ordered list.
Example: In this example we demonstrate the start attribute in an ordered list (<ol>), beginning numbering at 7 for the list of sorting algorithms, with centered headings and styled content.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML start Attribute</title>
<style>
h1,
h2 {
text-align: center;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h2 style="color: green;">
HTML start Attribute
</h2>
<p>Sorting Algorithms</p>
<ol start="7">
<li>Bubble sort</li>
<li>Merge sort</li>
<li>Quick sort</li>
</ol>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Supported Browsers: The browser supported by start attribute are listed below:
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HTML:
3.2
| Encoding:
UTF-8
| Version:
0.7.4