problem centering <ul>

[albion7]

problem centering <ul>

Would someone please explain why this <ul> properly centers in Mozilla, but displays somewhat right of center, with annoying left whitespace, in IE5.5 WIN? How can I do this properly?

css :

body {margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: center;}
ul {margin: auto; padding: 0;}
li {margin: 0; padding: 0;}

html :

<ul>
<li>list item</li>
<li>list item</li>
<li>list item</li>
</ul>

I have searched, I have read, I have tried container div.
Links to relevant basics are appreciated.

Thank you for your patience, albion7

[albion7]

I've discovered the answer myself!

IE5.5 chokes on:

ul {margin: auto; padding: 0;}

but changing this to:

ul {margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding: 0;}

Solved the problem.

HTH someone!

albion7