# ordinal Displays a number. ## Overview The `ordinal` element displays a number on the screen and provides proper spacing between the text and the number. Use the `ordinal` element to create an ordered list. Here’s an example that reserves the spacing for two digits. ```xml 1 11:14 ``` ### Contained In - [listItemLockup](/documentation/TVML/listitemlockup) - [organizer](/documentation/TVML/organizer) ## Topics ### Valid TVML Styles [color](/documentation/TVML/color) Changes the color of an element. [font-family](/documentation/TVML/font-family) Specifies the font used for the text in an element. [font-size](/documentation/TVML/font-size) Specifies the font size for the text in an element. [font-weight](/documentation/TVML/font-weight) Specifies the font weight for the text in an element. [max-height](/documentation/TVML/element-shaping-max-height) Specifies the maximum height for an element. [max-width](/documentation/TVML/element-shaping-max-width) Specifies the maximum width for an element. [min-height](/documentation/TVML/element-shaping-min-height) Specifies the minimum height for an element. [min-width](/documentation/TVML/element-shaping-min-width) Specifies the minimum width for an element. [text-shadow](/documentation/TVML/text-shadow) Adds a shadow effect to displayed text. [tv-highlight-color](/documentation/TVML/tv-highlight-color) Changes an element’s color when it comes into focus. [tv-text-style](/documentation/TVML/tv-text-style) Sets a predefined size and style for text. ### Valid TVML Attributes [binding](/documentation/TVML/binding) Associates information in a data item with an element. [minLength](/documentation/TVML/minlength) Reserves space for an element. [prototype](/documentation/TVML/prototype) Associates a data item type with an element. [theme](/documentation/TVML/theme) Sets the color scheme for an element. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)