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

### Grouping

The DockManager displays multiple panels in a docking layout. It allows users to group similar tasks or features into lists and tabs for better usability.

<DosDonts>
<Do description="Group related panels together to optimize space and information load. ">![](images/components-dockmaganer-grouping-do.png "")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid docking related panels  separately to prevent cluttered layout and information overload.">![](images/components-dockmanager-grouping-dont.png "")</Dont>
</DosDonts>