In English, when listing items in a series, commas are typically used to separate the items. However, if you're using the word "and" or "or" before the last item in some styles of writing, you might not need a comma before it, depending on the specific guidelines you're following (such as the Oxford comma).
If you are asking for a format or context that requires alternatives to commas for lists, you might consider:
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Bullet Points: Use bullet points for clarity.
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
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Semicolons: Use semicolons if the items in the list are long or contain commas themselves.
- Item 1: Description, details; Item 2: Description, details; Item 3: Description, details.
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Numbering: Numbered lists can also be effective.
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
If you meant a specific typographical style or a particular format that avoids commas in lists, can you provide more details?