<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=357882) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> ### Problem to solve With Protected branches moving as part of source code rules https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/6351, the [MVC proposal](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/351468) leveraged the existing design to protected branches. Given the new context and the engineering effort to rebuild the UI this might be a good opportunity to look for improvements to the current design. **Potential improvements** - Improve visibility of selections (currently hidden behind dropdowns) - Standardise with [Approvals section](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/357874) - Table style - User display - Edit flow **Current design**  ### Proposal Improve the Protected branches section