Which tag is used to initiate an ordered list?

The tag used to initiate an ordered list is the

tag. This tag defines a list in which the order of the items is significant, meaning that each item is numbered sequentially. When you use the
tag, the browser automatically formats the list items with numbers, making it clear that the sequence of the items matters.

For instance, when you create an ordered list with this tag, it helps convey a hierarchy or a process where the order is essential, such as steps in a recipe or instructions.

The other tags serve different purposes:

is for unordered lists that use bullets instead of numbers,
• is used to define each individual list item in either ordered or unordered lists, and

  is for definition lists, which pair terms with their respective descriptions. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for appropriate HTML usage.