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

### Number of Predefined Steps

Ensure an optimal user experience by carefully selecting the number of predefined steps in the Slider. Aim for a balance between the component's good fit within the interface and providing enough spacing between the predefined steps—don't try to fit too many steps when you don't have enough space between them. This approach helps you to enhance the usability of the component and keeps the user interactions fluent.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Utilize sliders with enough space between the predefined steps to ensure a user-friendly experience and maintain a clear UI.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Slider with enough space between the predefined steps](images/components-slider-usage-number-of-predefined-steps-do.png "Leave enough space between the predefined steps when working with the Telerik and Kendo UI Slider.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid overwhelming users with excessive numbers of predefined steps and minimal spacing as it can hinder the Slider's usability and create confusion.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Slider with insufficient space between the predefined steps](images/components-slider-usage-number-of-predefined-steps-dont.png "Don't use too many predefined steps when the space in the Telerik and Kendo UI Slider is limited.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>


### Precision

Sliders without predefined steps are a great way to interact with values when simplicity is more important than precision. However, in situations where precision is crucial and every input matters, Sliders may not be the best choice. In such scenarios, it's better to use an Input component that allows accurate data entry and ensures that all inputs are correct.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Use Sliders in scenarios where precision is not crucial.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Slider providing simplicity where precision isn't crucial](images/components-slider-usage-precision-do.png "Use the Telerik and Kendo UI Slider to achieve simplicity where precision isn't crucial.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid Sliders when precision is essential. In such cases, use an Input component instead. ">![A Telerik and Kendo UI Slider used incorrectly in applications where precision is crucial](images/components-slider-usage-precision-dont.png "Don't use a Telerik and Kendo UI Slider in applications where precision is crucial - use an Input component instead.")</Dont>
</DosDonts>