Bullet Lists

rascal-0.40.13-BOOT2

rascal-tutor-0.19.9

Synopsis

A (possible nested) list of bullet points.

Syntax

Here ␠ is used to mark a space character:

• * MarkedText
• ␠␠␠* MarkedText
• ␠␠␠␠␠␠* MarkedText
• ...

Description

Bullet lists create, possibly nested, lists of points. The number of * characters determines the nesting level of a (sub)list.

A list item ends with:

• the start of a new list item.
• an empty line.

Examples

The input

* First item.
* Second item.

will produce:

• First item.
• Second item.

The input

* First item.
   * First subitem.
   * Second subitem.
* Second item.

will produce:

• First item.
  • First subitem.
  • Second subitem.
• Second item.

Benefits

• Bullet Lists and Numbered Lists can be nested under eachother.

Pitfalls

• An empty line is required after Bullet Lists.