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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.
* Set the group box or frame shadow to 'flat' to convey relationship. This provides the consistent spacing required to convey the relationship.
 
== Implementation ==
 
[[Category:Usability]][[Category:Behavior]][[Category:Viewing_and_Navigation]][[Category:Grouping]]

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