How to express a list within a sentence?

Question

I always forget how to express a list within a sentence. Let's say I have the following sentence:

I attached two files, files and database.

Can I use a "-" or a ";" instead of the comma?

Please advise me.

J.T. Grimes · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-15 23:36:42Z

up vote 8 down vote accepted

A colon : is a good way to introduce a list.

I have attached two files: files and database.

answered Sep 15 '10 at 23:36

J.T. Grimes
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yeah!! that was it! thanks a lot – user1268 Sep 16 '10 at 0:13

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