Some Microsoft applications are getting a new look for Windows 11

 

Some Microsoft applications are getting a new look for Windows 11



At this point, we've already heard a lot about what Windows 11 and the new Microsoft Store will bring. Windows 11 introduces a new interface for the Start Menu, Action Center, and other features. Several Microsoft-developed apps are also getting a facelift, as expected.

Windows 11 is all about design, and it uses Microsoft's Fluent Design along with Mica to provide a cleaner, more consistent interface. It also substitutes rounded corners for sharp corners in order to create a "more human and approachable language" and improve your productivity and multitasking experience.

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Fluent and WinUI redesigns to all major apps, including Photos, Paint, and even Notepad, ahead of the October release of Windows 11. Microsoft officially teased a new design for the Photos, Notepad, and Paint apps in Windows 11 on June 24.


Calculator for Windows:

Calculator and PowerToys, two of the most popular Windows apps, appear to be getting a new look as well.

Microsoft made the code for Windows Calculator public in 2019 and published it on GitHub under the permissive MIT license.

With community feedback, Windows Calculator is now publicly maintained. Microsoft has confirmed in a new roadmap update posted on Github that the Calculator app's existing design will be updated to follow the latest Fluent Design and WinUI guidelines, such as rounded corners and a translucent effect.



Microsoft will include a new settings page with new app customization options in the next major update.

Microsoft is also migrating the codebase to C# in addition to a new design.

Toys with Extraordinary Power:

Microsoft, as you are probably aware, currently provides a collection of utilities known as PowerToys.

This app was originally released for Windows 95, but it was later recreated for Windows 10/11 in order to provide users with advanced features. New tools are being developed all the time, and Microsoft recently added a feature that allows you to enable “always-on” mode.

Microsoft officials confirmed in a Github thread that PowerToys will be updated with WinUI (2.6) controls to match the new look and feel of Windows 11.

“We will not provide support for multiple UX systems. Support and testing become nearly impossible. Apps have varying UXs all the time. We will use the Windows 11 style because it is more adaptable and flexible.” Clint Rutkas of Microsoftnoted on June 30.

Minor improvements, a new UX for the settings page, and more rounded corners are all expected as part of PowerToys' new design.

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