Microsoft Office has come a long way since it was introduced back in 1990, both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. According to a new report from Techradar, Microsoft Office is getting a new look along with a new font.
We don’t have any visuals on this new update at the moment, but the Microsoft 365 Roadmap entry does give us a little bit of information about it. Basically, this new theme will be seen across several Microsoft Office applications and services. The entry listed off Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as the platforms getting the new theme.
It noted that these applications will use an updated color palette, and it’s interesting to think about what the company will use. The current color palette is professional and responsibly vibrant. It’s colorful enough to catch the eye, but it’s not over the top. We’re not sure if Microsoft will bring a more colorful palette or if it will go in the opposite direction.
Along with the new color palette, Microsoft also mentioned that there will be a new default font along with this new change. The font is called Aptos, and it’s notable for being pretty easy to read. It’s a san-serif font that’s pretty straightforward in its appearance.
Lastly, this new look will also involve updated default line widths. We don’t know what the company is planning on doing, so We’ll have to wait and see.
Microsoft Office is testing its new look now
as with any sort of major design update, it goes through extensive testing before it makes it to the public. This is the case with this new look for Microsoft Office. We’re not sure if the company is testing it with users or if this is only internal.
In any case, Microsoft mentioned that this updated look will make it to the public sometime in September.