Improve Workspace Visibility in Microsoft Fabric

[v-tsaipranay]

On behalf of user request posting the idea into this forum.
Reference thread link: You guys memorize your workspace guids? - Microsoft Fabric Community

Users are struggling with workspace visibility — especially when switching between dev and prod environments. The current setup hides workspace names, leaving users to rely on GUIDs in the URL, leading to mistakes and frustration.

Key Issues:

• Workspace names are hard to access, disrupting workflow.
• Users resort to memorizing GUIDs to avoid errors.
• Frequent environment confusion increases the risk of production mistakes.

Suggested Improvements:

1. Color-coded environments (e.g., red for prod, green for dev) for instant recognition.
2. Persistent workspace name display in a visible, fixed location.
3. Replace GUIDs with readable names in URLs for better clarity.

These changes would improve user experience, reduce errors, and create a safer, more efficient development process.

[timothyeharris]

I like suggestion 1 and 2. #3 might cause problems. Having the GUID in the URL (and the guid as the "real" name for the workspace) is a good thing... because I can change the display name without worrying about breaking things -- because my GUID is immutable. I agree with the need to make the GUID/NAME relationship more visible generally though... especially when dealing with shortcuts.