HTML start Attribute

Last Updated : 4 Aug, 2026

The start attribute in HTML is used to specify the start value for numbering the individual list item. It is used with an ordered list.

Supported Tag: <ol>

Syntax

<ol start = "value"> list items...</ol>

Attribute Values: It contain a numeric value that defines the start value of the first list item in an Ordered list. 

Example: In this example we demonstrate the start attribute in an ordered list (<ol>), beginning numbering at 7 for the list of sorting algorithms, with centered headings and styled content.

html 
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>HTML start Attribute</title>
    <style>
        h1,
        h2 {
            text-align: center;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h2 style="color: green;">
        HTML start Attribute
    </h2>
    <p>Sorting Algorithms</p>
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    <ol start="7">
        <li>Bubble sort</li>
        <li>Merge sort</li>
        <li>Quick sort</li>
    </ol>

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</body>

</html>
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