How to express a list within a sentence?

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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.

Sorry I don't understand your question.
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J.T. Grimes · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-15 23:36:42Z

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

I have attached two files: files and database.

answered Sep 15, 2010 at 23:36

J.T. Grimes

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