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title: Usage
position: 2
seo_title: Guidelines for Using the Floating Label Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label and
  learn how to use it by following the instructions and recommendations in the
  user guidelines created by our designers.
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## Usage Guidelines

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

### Clear Labels

Clear floating labels improve the usability of forms by conveying the purpose of each input and guiding users through the form completion process. Well-crafted floating labels enhance the overall user experience, making it easier for users to provide accurate and relevant information.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use clear floating labels that accurately describe the associated form fields.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label with clear text](images/components-floating-label-usage-clear-do.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label including clear text")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using ambiguous or confusing floating labels that may lead to user misunderstanding.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label with confusing and ambiguous text](images/components-floating-label-usage-clear-dont.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label including a confusing and ambiguous text")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Concise Labels

Concise floating labels help users quickly grasp the purpose and context of form fields, allowing for easier comprehension and form completion. By using concise floating labels, unnecessary verbosity is avoided, resulting in a more streamlined and user-friendly form interface.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use short and concise floating labels that facilitate user understanding and form completion.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label with concise text](images/components-floating-label-usage-concise-do.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label including concise text")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using lengthy or redundant floating labels that add unnecessary words and impede quick reading.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label with a lengthy text](images/components-floating-label-usage-concise-dont.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Floating Label including a lengthy text")</Dont>
</DosDonts>