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Microsoft is currently planning to launch Windows 11 as a free upgrade to Windows 10 users later this year and Windows Insiders will be able to download the preview builds in the coming days. For the most part, the implementation of the rounded corners will be done by Microsoft, but a redesign of third-party apps will be left up to developers.

With Windows 11, rounded corners are coming to all top-level windows and app pop-ups. The rounded corners were abandoned in favour of sharp corners on Windows 8 and Windows 10. Microsoft employed rounded corners until Windows 8Īs you’re probably aware, Microsoft previously used the glassy aero effect and rounded corners for all app windows. Some first-party apps like Microsoft Photos and Windows Settings are also getting a few new features, but details are currently unavailable.

Design consistency on Windows 11īeyond rounded and new icons for first-party apps, Windows 11 is also introducing shadow effect for various context menu, hamburger menu, and other areas of the OS. Office 365 and Microsoft 365 are governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy, which requires customers to. If you're a home user running Office on Windows 7, see Windows 7 end of support and Office instead of reading this article. Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows 7. Given that modern header is being implemented across Windows apps, it seems like Microsoft is working to have a consistent design in place by the end of the year. Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. Additionally, Office apps are getting a new universal search bar with a cleaner look and rounded edges. We can also see an updated design for edit, save, undo/redo, share and other buttons.
