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Numbered lists
Numbering the points in a list indicates a hierarchy of importance. Only use numbered points if such a hierarchy is intended, if the points refer to sequential steps in a process, or if it is essential to refer to the points by number in the accompanying text.
Punctuate the lead-in sentence (or sentence fragment), and the list items, the same as for bulleted lists. See Bulleted lists for more information.
Use a full stop after the numbers, and do not enclose them in brackets:
The steps in the project can be summarised as follows:
- We identified the factors that affect the risk of stroke in individuals with atrial fibrillation.
- We developed an evaluation procedure based on risk factors.
- We validated the procedure.
[Use of numbered list for sequential steps]
For subpoints in numbered lists, use lower-case letters or roman numerals, in brackets:
Contaminants that should be taken into account, in order of importance, are:
1. agricultural chemicals
(a) fertilisers
(b) pesticides
2. antibiotics
3. heavy metals.
[Use of numbered list for hierarchy of importance]
Maintain consistency throughout the publication in the formatting used for numbered lists.