format parameter for the archives shortcode

Syntax

[archives
type="postbypost| yearly| monthly| weekly| daily - The type of archives list to display"
format="html| option| custom - How to display the archives list"
limit="| integer - The number of archive entries to display"
showcount="false| true - Display post count of each archive entry"
before="| text - Text to go before each archive entry"
after="| text - Text to go after each archive entry"
order="desc| asc - Sort order"]