<!--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=439104) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> ## Proposal In https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/142519 we're changing how Assignee sorting works on work items, which will include epics (with Assignee as a new feature), issues, tasks, etc. Previously Assignees were sorted by user ID, which is not likely known by many users, giving the appearance of a randomly sorted list. Now Assignees are sorted by the displayed name giving users the ability to follow the sorting if needed to find a name. This also follows Labels sorting behavior, which sorts on label name (w/ scoped grouped). **Merge request** **assignees and reviewers** appear to also be sorted by user id. **Sorting these by name** will bring these widgets into alignment and provide a more logical sorting for users to follow. | Before | After | | --- | --- | |  |  |