diff --git a/docs-src/0.7/src/essentials/router/layouts.md b/docs-src/0.7/src/essentials/router/layouts.md
index 0d8e1480f..02bc5676b 100644
--- a/docs-src/0.7/src/essentials/router/layouts.md
+++ b/docs-src/0.7/src/essentials/router/layouts.md
@@ -20,6 +20,52 @@ readability):
 <footer>footer</footer>
 ```
 
+## Multiple routes sharing a layout
+
+When you want multiple routes to share the same layout, you need to understand that **`#[layout()]` creates a stateful scope** that remains active for all subsequent routes until explicitly closed.
+
+### Correct Pattern
+
+Use indentation to show hierarchy and close the layout scope with `#[end_layout]`:
+
+```rust
+{{#include ../docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs:multiple_routes}}
+```
+
+Both the `Home` and `About` routes will render inside the same `Wrapper` layout. The layout scope is explicitly closed with `#[end_layout]`, making it clear which routes are affected.
+
+### Common Mistake: Nested Layouts
+
+**⚠️ Warning:** Adding `#[layout()]` multiple times without closing the scope creates nested layouts:
+
+```rust
+{{#include ../docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs:wrong_pattern}}
+```
+
+In this example, the `About` route will render with **two** `Wrapper` components (double header, double footer) because:
+1. The first `#[layout(Wrapper)]` opens a layout scope
+2. The second `#[layout(Wrapper)]` **nests inside** the first scope (instead of replacing it)
+3. No `#[end_layout]` was used to close the first scope
+
+This produces duplicate UI elements with no compile-time warning.
+
+### Layout Scoping Rules
+
+- `#[layout(Component)]` opens a layout scope for all subsequent routes
+- The scope remains active until:
+  - `#[end_layout]` explicitly closes it, OR
+  - The end of the enum is reached
+- Subsequent `#[layout()]` attributes without closing the previous scope create **nested** layouts
+- Use proper indentation to visually represent the scope hierarchy
+
+### Debugging Layout Issues
+
+If you see duplicate layouts in your rendered UI:
+
+1. **Check HTML output**: Use browser DevTools or `curl http://localhost:8080/route | grep 'class="your-layout-class"' | wc -l`
+2. **Verify nesting levels**: Run `cargo expand --package your-crate --lib routes` to see the macro-generated code
+3. **Add `#[end_layout]`**: Explicitly close layout scopes to prevent accidental nesting
+
 ## Layouts with dynamic segments
 
 You can combine layouts with nested routes to create dynamic layouts with content that changes based on the current route.
diff --git a/packages/docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs b/packages/docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs
index 3aca40224..5e7cb7cd0 100644
--- a/packages/docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs
+++ b/packages/docs-router/src/doc_examples/outlet.rs
@@ -131,3 +131,107 @@ mod use_route {
         );
     }
 }
+
+mod multiple_routes {
+    use dioxus::prelude::*;
+
+    // ANCHOR: multiple_routes
+    #[derive(Routable, Clone)]
+    #[rustfmt::skip]
+    enum Route {
+        #[layout(Wrapper)]
+            #[route("/")]
+            Home {},
+            
+            #[route("/about")]
+            About {},
+        #[end_layout]
+    }
+
+    #[component]
+    fn Wrapper() -> Element {
+        rsx! {
+            header { "header" }
+            Outlet::<Route> {}
+            footer { "footer" }
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[component]
+    fn Home() -> Element {
+        rsx! { h1 { "Home" } }
+    }
+
+    #[component]
+    fn About() -> Element {
+        rsx! { h1 { "About" } }
+    }
+    // ANCHOR_END: multiple_routes
+
+    fn App() -> Element {
+        rsx! { Router::<Route> {} }
+    }
+
+    fn main() {
+        let mut vdom = VirtualDom::new(App);
+        vdom.rebuild_in_place();
+        let html = dioxus_ssr::render(&vdom);
+        assert_eq!(
+            html,
+            "<header>header</header><h1>Home</h1><footer>footer</footer>"
+        );
+    }
+}
+
+mod wrong_pattern {
+    use dioxus::prelude::*;
+
+    // ANCHOR: wrong_pattern
+    #[derive(Routable, Clone)]
+    #[rustfmt::skip]
+    enum Route {
+        // ❌ WRONG: Creates nested layouts
+        #[layout(Wrapper)]
+        #[route("/")]
+        Home {},
+
+        #[layout(Wrapper)]  // This nests inside the first layout!
+        #[route("/about")]
+        About {},
+    }
+    // ANCHOR_END: wrong_pattern
+
+    #[component]
+    fn Wrapper() -> Element {
+        rsx! {
+            header { "header" }
+            Outlet::<Route> {}
+            footer { "footer" }
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[component]
+    fn Home() -> Element {
+        rsx! { h1 { "Home" } }
+    }
+
+    #[component]
+    fn About() -> Element {
+        rsx! { h1 { "About" } }
+    }
+
+    fn App() -> Element {
+        rsx! { Router::<Route> {} }
+    }
+
+    fn main() {
+        let mut vdom = VirtualDom::new(App);
+        vdom.rebuild_in_place();
+        let html = dioxus_ssr::render(&vdom);
+        // About page renders with DOUBLE layout (2 headers, 2 footers)
+        assert_eq!(
+            html,
+            "<header>header</header><header>header</header><h1>About</h1><footer>footer</footer><footer>footer</footer>"
+        );
+    }
+}