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Breadcrumbs API

API reference docs for the React Breadcrumbs component. Learn about the props, CSS, and other APIs of this exported module.

Demos

For examples and details on the usage of this React component, visit the component demo pages:

Import

import Breadcrumbs from '@mui/joy/Breadcrumbs';
// or
import { Breadcrumbs } from '@mui/joy';
You can learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Component name

The name JoyBreadcrumbs can be used when providing default props or style overrides in the theme.

Props

Props of the native component are also available.

NameTypeDefaultDescription
childrennode
The content of the component.
separatornode'/'
Custom separator node.
size'sm'
| 'md'
| 'lg'
| string
'md'
The size of the component. It accepts theme values between 'sm' and 'lg'. To learn how to add custom sizes to the component, check out Themed components—Extend sizes.
sxArray<func
| object
| bool>
| func
| object
The system prop that allows defining system overrides as well as additional CSS styles. See the `sx` page for more details.

The ref is forwarded to the root element.

Slots

NameDefault classDefault HTML tagDescription
root.MuiBreadcrumbs-root'nav'The component that renders the root. To learn how to customize the slot, check out the Overriding component structure guide.
ol.MuiBreadcrumbs-ol'ol'The component that renders the ol. To learn how to customize the slot, check out the Overriding component structure guide.
li.MuiBreadcrumbs-li'li'The component that renders the li. To learn how to customize the slot, check out the Overriding component structure guide.
separator.MuiBreadcrumbs-separator'li'The component that renders the separator. To learn how to customize the slot, check out the Overriding component structure guide.