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title: Usage
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seo_title: Guidelines for Using the Hint Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI Hint 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 Hint requires you to follow some basic principles when using the component.

### Clear Hints

Clear hints offer additional details or instructions related to the correct use of form fields, helping users understand the expected input or providing tips for completing the form accurately. By using clear hints, users are empowered with relevant information that enhances their understanding and improves the overall user experience of the form

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


### Concise Hints

Concise hints offer brief, yet clear, instructions or tips that assist users in understanding how to complete the form correctly. By using concise hints, unnecessary clutter and excessive wording are avoided, allowing users to quickly grasp the necessary information and take appropriate actions.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use short and concise hint messages that facilitate user understanding and form completion.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI hint with concise text](images/components-hint-usage-concise-do.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Hint including concise text")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using lengthy hints as they may confuse or distract users.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Hint with a lengthy text](images/components-hint-usage-concise-dont.png "A representation of a Telerik and Kendo UI Hint including a lengthy text")</Dont>
</DosDonts>