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Numbered or ordered lists

Use numbered lists to guide a user through a process and when steps need to be done in a certain order.

For numbered lists, you do not need to use a lead-in line, but consider adding a title that might help users understand what the steps are for.

Each step must be a complete sentence with a full stop at the end.

Example

Essential next steps

  1. Consult with Oxford Brookes University. Share this information with your librarian or research office. Ask them if you are eligible to benefit from this funding agreement.
  2. Check your research funder’s requirements. Some research funders have rules about the type of journal you should publish in.
  3. Read the submission guidelines for Discover Oncology.
  4. Submit your manuscript. The corresponding author must be a member of Oxford Brookes University.

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