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Microsoft is unveiling redesigned Office icons with a more colorful, gradient-heavy aesthetic featuring softer curves and enhanced contrast, marking the first major update since 2018. The refresh affects all 10 core Office apps, with design choices inspired by the Copilot icon to reflect a more connected Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Changes include simplified elements like Word's horizontal bars, reduced from four to three, while sharp edges give way to fluid forms for improved legibility and accessibility.
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