How do I create a numbered list of words?

Question

I would like to list the keywords for my thesis on the format:

First Keyword, 2. Second Keyword, 3. Third Keyword, ...

But not had to type the numeration manually, so the command would be like:

\mykeywodslist{First Keyword,  Second Keyword, Third Keyword}

Then calling the command:

\printmykeywordlist

Would print them like:

1. First Keyword, 2. Second Keyword, 3. Third Keyword

Why not simply write 1. First Keyword, 2. Second Keyword, 3. Third Keyword? — , Aug 19 '17 at 02:49
Because you have to keep track of counting them, and when you add or remove some item, you have to manually edit all the others indexes affected. — user, Aug 19 '17 at 12:59
Considering you supposedly will have an average of 5 keywords, that's a waste of time. — , Aug 19 '17 at 20:24

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 16 '17 at 16:11

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You can use the enumitem package with inline option:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[inline]{enumitem}
\begin{document}
\begin{enumerate*}
    \item First Keyword
    \item Second Keyword
    \item Third Keyword
\end{enumerate*}
\end{document}

See documentation for changing the style of labels.

answered Aug 16 '17 at 16:11

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Thanks! Could it be attributed to a command line like \printkeywords and the inline option be local to my enumeration, so not all enumerations are inlined? – user Aug 16 '17 at 16:15
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@user That's what the * does for you. – samcarter_is_at_topanswers.xyz Aug 16 '17 at 16:37
Forgot why, but unless one knows what one is doing it's better to load enumitem with the unboxed option, also, i.e. \usepackage[inline,unboxed]{enumitem} – JPi Aug 16 '17 at 16:48

How do I create a numbered list of words?

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