Group Boxes

A group box is a margin box that is drawn around a collection of logically related fields.

The following list explains when to use a group box:

Use a group box around similar information to focus the user's eye.
For example, if a customer address is in four separate fields, and there is no need to have a prompt for each part of the information. You can assemble these fields into a group box labeled Customer Address.
You do not have to name a group box, but it nearly always makes sense to do so.
In complex windows, a combination of named and unnamed group boxes may be necessary if the space is available.
An alternative to a group box is grouping related fields using the equivalent of blank lines and indentation.
Place a group box around radio buttons and check boxes presenting options for the value of a single attribute.
This focuses the user's eyes on the options for that single attribute.
A group box is needed if you have more than one set of radio buttons or check boxes on a single window or dialog box.
Use a group box around related items or a domain of choices.