VS code Emmet multiplying code not working in html

I have started to use Visual Studio Code and am having issue’s with Emmet.

When I type in the code ul>li and hit tab to expand, it expands. But when I try to multiply the code like ul>li*3, it does not expand and I get no suggestion for that abbreviation. I have added “emmet.triggerExpansionOnTab”: true to the json file, and that did nothing, and I have restarted all extensions with the restart extension host command.

All suggestions on how to fix this issue are appreciated.