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title: Usage
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seo_title: Guidelines for Using the Filter Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI Filter and learn how
  to use the sizing options of the component by following the instructions and
  recommendations in the usage guidelines created by our designers.
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## Usage Guidelines

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

### Purpose

The Filter component allows you to manage data filtering tasks within large datasets. However, for scenarios primarily requiring a single filter item, consider alternative UI elements like filtering ChipLists, DropDownLists, or other picker components to provide a better user experience.

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<Do description="Use the Filter component when you need to handle complex filtering tasks within extensive data sets, taking advantage of its power for efficient management.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Filter used for complex filtering tasks](images/components-filter-usage-purpose-do.png "Use the Telerik and Kendo UI Filter for complex filtering tasks.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using the Filter component for scenarios where only a single Filter item is used. In such cases, use filtering ChipLists, DropdownList, or other picker components to reduce the cognitive load.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Filter used incorrectly for simple filtering tasks](images/components-filter-usage-purpose-dont.png "Don't use the Telerik and Kendo UI Filter for simple filtering tasks.")</Dont>
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