Which list of places requires instead of commas?

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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:

  1. Bullet Points: Use bullet points for clarity.

    • Item 1
    • Item 2
    • Item 3
  2. 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.
  3. Numbering: Numbered lists can also be effective.

    1. First item
    2. Second item
    3. Third item

If you meant a specific typographical style or a particular format that avoids commas in lists, can you provide more details?