Microsoft recently announced Windows 11, the most significant update to the most popular PC operating system in years, on Thursday. The new version includes significant changes across the board, such as new snap layouts and groups for efficient multitasking, a new Microsoft Store, Android app support, and universal mute button, and much more.
The new UI, which looks much more modern than Windows 10, is the most exciting and immediately visible update. This is mostly due to Microsoft’s new Fluent design, which has been under development since 2017.
Microsoft has been gradually adopting the new design language into Windows 10. With Windows 11, the new Fluent design is being adopted more widely throughout the system interface and primary programmes.
One of the areas where the new style is most apparent is in the Microsoft Office suite.
Microsoft revealed some of the UI improvements upcoming to Microsoft Office programmes in a blog post. The classic ribbon interface has been replaced by a collapsible ribbon menu. The Office now syncs with the default system theme, including dark mode, and corners are more rounded.
These UI improvements were tested last year, and they’re finally upgraded in Windows 11. Other features include a new centered Start menu that resembles Chrome OS’s app launcher, improved support for external displays, a new widgets pane, and more.
The first build of Windows 11 will be released to Windows Insiders next week, with a public release scheduled for the end of 2021. Windows 10 users will be able to upgrade it for free.
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