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How can I make nested lists? How can I have a list in a list?
How can I make nested lists? How can I have a list in a list?

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Here's how to write a normal numbered list:

1. foo
2. bar
3. baz

You can also write "nested" numbered lists. A "nested" list is a "list in a list".

To nest a numbered list in a numbered list, type three spaces before each item in the nested list, like this:

1. foo
2. bar
1. foo
2. bar
3. baz
3. baz

To nest a bulleted list in a numbered list, type three spaces before each item in the nested list, like this:

1. foo
2. bar
* foo
* bar
* baz
3. baz

Here's how to write a normal bulleted list:

* foo
* bar
* baz

To nest a bulleted list in a bulleted list, type three spaces before each item in the nested list, like this:

* foo
* bar
* foo
* bar
* baz
* baz

To nest a numbered list in a bulleted list, type three spaces before each item in the nested list, like this:

* foo
* bar
1. foo
2. bar
3. baz
* baz

Note that currently, you can't nest a paragraph in a numbered list:

1. foo
2. bar
This is a nested paragraph.
3. baz

Note that currently, you can't nest a paragraph in a bulleted list:

* foo
* bar
This is a nested paragraph.
* baz

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