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Project Management Tool Navigation Has a Learning Curve for New Users

A user noted that understanding how projects are displayed in a project management tool left navigation menu took some getting used to after onboarding, though it became easier with continued use. This reflects a minor initial-learning-curve friction rather than an ongoing usability problem.

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