But it will look different on different browsers or even on different hardware with the same browser. Long entries will wraparound just like you would expect them to so that they look like a related line of text. Long entries don't have as much white space but it is a neat way to block text. Default is numeric. This is an definition list and this line is incorrectly placed.
Lists can help make a page read and look better.
But it will look different on different browsers or even on different hardware with the same browser. Long entries will wraparound just like you would expect them to so that they look like a related line of text. This allows a glossary or other structured text presentation to be made on the page. Small graphics are best. Transparent are better.