# What's the guidlines for when to use a flex and when to use coordinate

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**Created:** [October 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/whats-the-guidlines-for-when-to-use-a-flex-and-when-to-use-coordinate/39879 "2020-10-21T17:30:03Z")\
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The only time I find myself using a Coordinate container is when I need to layer components over one another (I have a Map component with a special UI overlay in a View), but even then I use the percent mode.

I use a Breakpoint container if I know I want completely different components available between a mobile user or a desktop user.

I use Column Containers If I want to use the EXACT same components between mobile and desktop but I want them in different spots.

I use Flex containers for EVERYTHING else, which is actually a majority of the time. I recommend Flex containers (along with nesting coordinate containers or additional Flex containers to manage flow) be used often.

I don’t use Tab Containers very often, but use them if… you need tabs.

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