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Currently in the throes of experimentation, Microsoft is diligently fine-tuning a new default theme for its esteemed Office Suite, poised to grace the screens of all Microsoft 365 subscribers in the imminent month. A metamorphic makeover is underway, encompassing an array of enhancements spanning font, color palette, styles, and line weights.
Looming on the horizon is the arrival of the Aptos font, which is primed to succeed the longstanding Calibri. This epochal font transition, arriving after an illustrious 15-year reign, is accompanied by a harmonious shift in the default style and color palette that govern the visage of documents across its Office Suite platforms, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Within the realm of color, a significant transformation beckons. The erstwhile presence of yellow has gracefully exited the stage, making way for a dignified dark green hue. Additionally, a light blue variant has gracefully yielded its position to a sophisticated dark teal tint. This strategic re-calibration promises to usher in a heightened sense of contrast, elevating the distinction between shapes and lines that grace the canvas of Office documents.
The trajectory of these transformative alterations can be traced back to their inception in the laboratories of innovation. Microsoft ignited the experimental flames by unveiling these changes to the discerning eyes of Microsoft 365 Insiders in the preceding month of July.
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The revitalization efforts extend beyond color, embracing the very style and essence of Word and Outlook. Designed to imbue clarity, professionalism, and navigational ease, this redesigned default style marks a testament to meticulous design curation.
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All users of Microsoft products should expect the release in September this year.
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