HTML List Generator for Text
Automatically convert your text into perfectly formatted html code with this code generator.
This tool can use text content that's formatted in many different ways to quickly create the code for a html list.
You can have text items separated by commas, semi-colons, vertical pipes, or line breaks and this tool will automatically wrap those entries in separate HTML list tags.
The html code produced can be compressed or uncompressed html code depending on your preference. You can also choose between outputting ordered lists or unordered lists.
HTML List Code
Enter your text items below, choose how they're separated, and generate clean HTML lists.
Enter list items and click "Generate HTML List" to see preview
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the HTML List Generator?
Paste or type your list items into the text area, select how your items are separated (new lines, commas, semicolons, etc.), choose between an unordered list (bullets) or ordered list (numbers), and click "Generate HTML List." You can then view the preview, copy the HTML code, or switch to the HTML Code tab to see the markup.
What's the difference between unordered and ordered lists?
Unordered lists ('<ul>') display with bullet points and are used when the order of items doesn't matter, like a shopping list. Ordered lists ('<ol>') display with numbers and are used when sequence is important, like step-by-step instructions or rankings.
What does "Compress HTML" do?
When enabled, "Compress HTML" removes all extra whitespace and line breaks from the generated code, placing everything on a single line. This reduces file size slightly and is useful if you're pasting the code into a system that prefers compact code
Should I enable "Trim whitespace from items"?
Yes, in most cases. This option (enabled by default) removes extra spaces before and after each list item. For example, " Apple " becomes "Apple". This prevents awkward spacing in your rendered list and keeps the HTML very clean.
What does "Remove empty items" do?
This option (enabled by default) filters out blank or empty entries from your list. If you have extra line breaks or separators that create empty items, they won't appear in the final HTML. Disable this only if you specifically want to include empty list items in your output.
Can I use special characters in my list items?
Yes! The tool automatically escapes special HTML characters like '<', '>', and '&' so they display correctly. For example, if you enter "Cats & Dogs" as a list item, it will be properly converted to "Cats & Dogs" in the HTML code while displaying as "Cats & Dogs" in the preview.
Can I edit the HTML code after generating it?
The HTML code in the output is read-only to prevent accidental changes, but you can copy it to your text editor or IDE and modify it there. If you need to make changes to the list items themselves, edit the input text and regenerate the list.
Does this list tool create nested lists?
No, sorry. This tool creates only simple single-level lists. For nested lists (lists within lists), you'll need to manually edit the HTML code after generation or use the tool multiple times to create the inner and outer lists separately, then combine them.