# Common region

Elements inside one enclosure are seen as a group.

**Source:** “Grouping is usually conveyed implicitly through proximity and the use of white space or explicitly through enclosure (common region).” [Visual Hierarchy in UX: Definition (Nielsen Norman Group)](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/visual-hierarchy-ux-definition/)

See also: [Gestalt principles](/reference/glossary/gestalt-principles), [Proximity](/reference/glossary/proximity).

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/common-region