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Xinfu
February 22, 2014, 02:13 AM
On a bookshop website, after logging in, I went to PERSONAL DETAILS, and I clicked an arrow sign, which cascaded down a list. On/in the list, however, there was not the name of the branch I wanted to renew my card in.

ON/IN, which one should I use?

Rusty
February 22, 2014, 11:10 AM
Either one works. I would prefer 'on', but there are times when 'in' is more appropriate. There is a slight nuance of difference that is hard to describe.

The name wasn't on the list.
The name wasn't in the list.

Xinfu
February 26, 2014, 06:11 AM
Thank you~