Use a list when a paragraph is really a set of related items. Choose numbered entries when order or priority matters; otherwise choose bullets. Keep every item parallel by starting it in the same way. section 5.5.2
Apply this quick test:
- Number steps that must be processed sequentially. section 5.5.2
- Number a prioritized set of items. section 5.5.2
- Use bullets for related items without meaningful order. section 5.5.2
- Check complex or multilevel lists in rendered HTML and adjust them when necessary. section 7.3.6
A useful resource list
For a rewrite, list each resource as a bullet and add a sentence explaining why it helped or failed. The commentary turns a bare inventory into a navigation aid. section 9.5.4
