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Breadcrumb trail

A semantic breadcrumb navigation primitive with compact separators, a clearly identified current page, and horizontal overflow protection.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use breadcrumb trail confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Documentation
  • Catalogs
  • Admin screens

This wayfinding pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • Uses a labeled navigation landmark.
  • Current page uses aria-current.
  • Separators are hidden from assistive technology.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt primary color, surface color, text color, muted text through the Inspector.
  3. Keep the semantic markup intact while replacing the sample content.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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