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

### Label

When using the ProgressBar component, it's crucial to display labels that provide users with a clear understanding of the ongoing processes.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use layouts that suit the presented data to improve readability and enhance the overall user experience.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar with a label](images/components-progressbar-usage-label-do.png "Use clear labels when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid layouts that can compromise readability and confuse or frustrate the user.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar without any labels](images/components-progressbar-usage-label-dont-v2.png "Don't use the Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar without any labels.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Purpose

The ProgressBar component serves as a loading indicator, particularly in situations where the tasks and processes are time-consuming, like installations and uploads.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use the ProgressBar component as a loading indicator for tasks and processes that involve longer durations, such as installations, uploads, and other time-consuming operations.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar indicating installation progress](images/components-progressbar-usage-purpose-do-v2.png "Use the Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar to indicate progress of time-consuming tasks")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using the ProgressBar as a loading indicator for tasks that are quick to complete, like  page loading or refreshing. In such cases, use the Loader component instead.">![Incorrect usage of the Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar as loading indicator](images/components-progressbar-usage-purpose-dont-v2.png "Don't use the Telerik and Kendo UI ProgressBar as loading indicator, use the Loader component instead.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>