How to create a nested list in reStructuredText?

Question

I am trying to create a properly nested list using the following code (following Sphinx and docutils docs):

1. X

  a. U
  b. V
  c. W

2. Y
3. Z

Answer 1

If you want Sphinx to take care of the numbering for you, do this.

#. X
#. Y

   #. u 
   #. v 

#. Z