Thomas S. Dye wrote:

>On Mar 22, 2010, at 3:23 AM, Xiao-Yong Jin wrote:

>> On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:08:36 +0100, David Maus wrote:
>>
>>> Xiao-Yong Jin wrote:
>>>> Hi, is it possible to use a single letter to start an
>>>> ordered list item?  Such as
>>
>>>> a) first
>>>> b) second?
>>
>>> No, not yet.  Although sometimes I would like have single letter
>>> lists.
>>
>>> The question would be:  What to do when we reach z)?
>>
>> Simply print out a message saying we have reached maximum
>> number of items possible?  I guess usually we don't need to
>> count to 'z' for such kind of lists.
>> --

>Aloha all,

>Here is an error message raised with a 27 item list in LaTeX:

Okay, so at least when it comes to LaTeX 26 items are the limit.  I
have the feeling to remember that there was something with letters as
numbered lists that made me skip the idea, but can't remember :|

I'l see if it will work out and if no one else sees a problem provide
a patch.

 -- David

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