Lists max 7 or split

lists-max-7-or-split

Lists ≤7 items, or split by category. One idea per bullet; consistent grammar; numbered only for rank/order/steps. Lead-in must apply to every item (“all of” vs “one or more”).

Description

Canada.ca lists stay at seven items or split by category. One idea per bullet, consistent grammar, and numbers only for rank, order, or steps. The lead-in must apply to every item (“all of” versus “one or more”). Fail eight or more undifferentiated items, a numbered list with no order, or a lead-in that does not cover every item.

When to use

Writing Canada.ca bullet or numbered lists in task content.

Not when

Data tables — use table rules, not list length caps.

Agent hint

Cap lists at seven or split by category; number only for order; lead-in fits all.

Pass

A list is ≤7 or split by category; numbered only for rank/order/steps; lead-in applies to every item.

Fail

8+ undifferentiated items; numbered list with no order; lead-in that does not apply to every item.

Citations

Canada.ca — Content Style Guide

https://design.canada.ca/style-guide/index.html