MD006 - List Start Left
Consider starting bulleted lists at the beginning of the line.
Why This Rule Exists
Lists that don't start at the beginning of the line can cause unexpected rendering behavior in some Markdown parsers. Starting lists at column 0 ensures consistent rendering across all platforms.
Examples
Incorrect
Some text:
- Indented list item
- Another indented item
Correct
Some text:
- List item at start of line
- Another item at start of line
Nested Lists (Allowed)
- Top level item
- Nested item (indentation is fine for nesting)
- Another nested item
Configuration
This rule has no configuration options.
When to Disable
- Documents with intentionally indented lists for specific formatting
- Content that uses indentation for semantic meaning
Rule Details
- Rule ID: MD006
- Aliases: ul-start-left
- Category: Formatting
- Severity: Warning
- Auto-fix: Yes