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

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

### Label

Providing clear and concise labels for ListBox content boxes is crucial for the effective communication within your interface.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use a clear and concise label for the ListBox content box to help users quickly understand the purpose of the list and its contents.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox with labels](images/components-listbox-usage-label-do.png "Use labels when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox component.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid omitting the ListBox label as this can cause confusion and fail to communicate what the list represents.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox without labels](images/components-listbox-usage-label-dont.png "Don't use the Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox without labels.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Item Content

Consider the width of the list and keep the names of its options short and compact so that they fit within the ListBox's content box.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Consider the length of the list items and ensure they fit the content box and are readable.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox using list items with the correct length](images/components-listbox-usage-item-content-do.png "Use list items with the correct length when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using lengthy list items that disregard the size of the ListBox's content box as this can result in text truncation, making it difficult for users to read and comprehend.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox using too long list items.](images/components-listbox-usage-item-content-dont.png "Don't use too long names for the list items when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ListBox.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>