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List-style-position: markers and wrapped text

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

list-style-position places the marker inside or outside a list item's principal box. The difference between inside and outside is clear when text wraps over several lines.

Useful to know

list-style-position places the marker inside or outside a list item's principal box. The difference between inside and outside is clear when text wraps over several lines. [1]

Check a realistic description rather than only one-word examples. The chosen position changes the visible alignment of wrapped lines and needs to work with the list's spacing.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS list-style-position ↗