ComboBox

Usage Guidelines

The Telerik and Kendo UI ComboBox requires you to follow some basic principles when using the component.

Number of Options

The text input feature of the ComboBox allows users to enter a custom value that serves as a filter and helps them select an option from a long list. If you need to provide fewer options to the user, consider using a picker or radio buttons.

DoUse the ComboBox when your list of options is complex enough to take advantage of the search, filter, and custom value input functionalities.

Don'tAvoid using the ComboBox if the list contains only a few options.

Item Content

Consider the width of the ComboBox and keep the names of the options short and compact so that they fit. Long item names that occupy multiple lines are hard to perceive and must be avoided.

DoKeep the options as short as possible to improve readability.

Don'tAvoid using lengthy option descriptions because the text can get truncated and users will find it difficult to read.

Label

The label of the ComboBox provides a clear and concise description of the component's purpose, making it easier for users to interact with the interface and understand it. Always display a label unless the ComboBox is next to another component that has a label. The label of the ComboBox can be set as part of the Telerik and Kendo UI Form component.

DoUse clear and concise labels that accurately describe the purpose or function of the ComboBox.

Don'tAvoid using the ComboBox without a label as this compromises the intuitiveness of the component, leading to confusion and frustration.