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Motif and CDE 2.1 Style Guide Reference
Group Box
Reference
Description
A group box is a rectangular box drawn around a group of controls to
indicate that the controls are related and to provide a heading for the group.
Figure 30. Group Box.
When to Use
RecommendedUse a group box only when a group heading or white space alone does not
visually distinguish groups of controls in a window.
Guidelines
RequiredWhen you use a group box, provide a group heading as well.
RequiredDo not allow a tab group to include elements from both inside and outside
a group box.
RecommendedAvoid using a group box around a field of push buttons.
RecommendedAvoid using a group box around a single field. For example, avoid using a
group box around a single list box.
RecommendedPlace the group heading associated with a group box at the top edge of the
group box.
Supplemental Related Topics
For more information, see the Control and Group Heading (Label Type)
reference pages.
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