# Patterns

Telescope patterns are reusable combinations of components and design patterns as well as information on when to use which component.

Tabs: [Overview](/patterns/overview/overview.overview.md) · [About](/patterns/overview/overview.about.md) · [Resources](/patterns/overview/overview.resources.md)

[Feedback and status](/patterns/feedback-and-status/feedback-and-status.about)

[How to create feedback and status messages that build trust, reduce uncertainty, and keep users informed](/patterns/feedback-and-status/feedback-and-status.about)

[Filtering](/patterns/filtering/filtering.about)

[Filtering allows users to add or remove data items from a displayed data set by turning on and off certain predefined attributes.](/patterns/filtering/filtering.about)

[Forms](/patterns/forms/forms.about)

[Forms can be simple or complex, and may be presented as dedicated pages, side panels, or modals depending on the use case and the situation.](/patterns/forms/forms.about)

[Overlays](/patterns/overlays/overlays.about)

[An overlay provides contextual information and options in form of an additional layer on top of the current state of the interface.](/patterns/overlays/overlays.about)