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title: Usage
position: 2
seo_title: Guidelines for Using the Label Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI 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 Label requires you to follow some basic principles when using the component.

### Clear Label

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

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


### Concise Label

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

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