Utilize breadcrumbs to reenforce user understanding of organizational objects (Groups, subgroups, projects, and beyond)

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Problem to solve

It isn't inherently obvious if the user is in a group, subgroup, or project just by viewing the breadcrumbs. We are also assuming a user understands that they are in an Epic, MR, or Issue just by viewing the symbol proceeding the number, or perhaps the prior breadcrumb.

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How might we make breadcrumbs more clear and assessable holistically across GitLab?

Proposal

Using clearer labeling Using icons Using both

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Edited Jul 02, 2025 by 🤖 GitLab Bot 🤖
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