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    == Purpose ==
    A ''group box'' is a labeled rectangular area that surrounds a set of related controls. A ''frame'' (also known as panel) is an unlabeled rectangular area that can be used to mark relationship as well.
     
    Both, group box and frame are a way to show relationships visually; it provides no additional functionality.
    == Example ==
    == Guidelines ==
     
    === Is this the right control ===
    * Always try to use a group box to arrange related controls.
    * Use a frame to arrange related controls that cannot be labeled.
    * Do not group single controls.
    * Consider to communicate relationship by layout only.
     
    === Behavior ===
    * Do not nest grouping elements; use layout to show relationships within a group.
    * Do not place controls in group box’ caption.
    * Do not disable groups. To indicate that a group of controls doesn't currently apply, disable all the controls within the group, but not the group itself.
    * Put a [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Splitter| splitter]] between aligned grouping controls.
     
    ===  Appearance ===
    * Label the group box with a descriptive caption.
    * Do not assign an access key to the group box’ caption.
    * Use a 'raised' shadow if the frame is used to convey relationship.
    == Implementation ==
     
    [[Category:Usability]][[Category:Behavior]][[Category:Viewing_and_Navigation]][[Category:Grouping]]

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