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Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb Trail, Cookie Crumbs, Navigation Path
n.
Pronunciation
/bɹɛdkɹʌm/
Acronym
Definition
The concatenated path within a hierarchy to reach a category.
Breadcrumbs are typically found across the tops of web pages to inform users of their current location within a hierarchy. Common notation for breadcrumbs includes surrounding all categories in square brackets and separating each category with a greater-than symbol, e.g. [Hardware > Fasteners > Screws].
Category
Hierarchy, Web Design
Related Terms
Back Navigation, Navigation
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