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

### Layout

When working with the ListView component, thoughtful consideration of data presentation is crucial. Utilizing appropriate layouts can significantly enhance the readability of displayed information and contribute to an overall positive user experience.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use layouts that suit the presented data to improve readability and enhance the overall user experience.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component demonstrating a well-thought layout](images/components-listview-usage-layout-do.png "Carefully consider the layout when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid layouts that can compromise data readability and lead to user confusion and frustration.">![Inapropriate data layout in the Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component](images/components-listview-usage-layout-dont.png "Don't compromise data readability when working with the A Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Pagination and Scrolling

Displaying long lists within the ListView component could overwhelm and confuse users. An efficient manner to optimize the user experience is to use pagination and scrolling.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use pagination and scrolling in ListView for long lists to reduce the number of displayed items and enhance the overall user experience.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component using pagination and scrolling](images/components-listview-usage-pagination-and-scrolling-do.png "Use pagination and scrolling when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component and large data sets.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid displaying large data sets in a single ListView, which can overwhelm users and take up too much space on the web page.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component with an overwhelmingly long list of items](images/components-listview-usage-pagination-and-scrolling-dont.png "Don't display too large data sets without using scrolling and pagination in the Telerik and Kendo UI ListView component.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>