Using lists makes your information easier to understand and follow. They help break up text and create white space.<\/p>\n
Start your list with a lead-in phrase or sentence to provide context, followed by a colon.<\/p>\n
Consider writing the lead-in to avoid \u201cand\u201d or \u201cor\u201d before the final item. This lets the reader know right away what kind of list it is.<\/p>\n
Keep lists short and simple, especially if they include points the reader needs to remember or use to make decisions.<\/p>\n
Include between 3 to 5<\/strong> items, and 3 is optimal. Use between 5 and 7 items only if the list items are very short, for example, a few words.<\/p>\n You can present the items in your list as phrases or as full sentences with a period at the end.<\/p>\n Make sure to:<\/p>\n Example with phrases and no punctuation:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If the police stop you when you\u2019re driving, you must give them:<\/p>\n Example with full sentences:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Here are some reasons to choose an option other than court:<\/p>\n Example to avoid \u201cand\u201d before final item:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n You have the right to do all <\/strong>of the following:<\/p>\n Example with \u201cor\u201d before final item:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If an adult commits these crimes, they could:<\/p>\n Example to avoid “or” before final item:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If an adult commits these crimes, one<\/strong> of the following could happen. They could:<\/p>\n Use a numbered list if you want to:<\/p>\n Example:<\/span><\/strong> \n
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If you live together, Ontario Works will decide you are spouses if\u00a0all<\/strong>\u00a03<\/strong> of the following are true:<\/p>\n\n