Microsoft Office is getting a massive visual makeover

[Chris Smith]

• Microsoft is planning a massive visual makeover for its Office 365 suite of apps that could roll out to users in the coming years.
• The proposed design changes aim to increase the productivity of users while providing smarter features to help with day-to-day tasks.
• The main change concerns the iconic ribbon that sits atop Office apps. The simpler menu can be undocked and repositioned and will reveal items based on context and workflow.

There's no productivity suite as popular as Microsoft's Office, even with alternatives available from Google and Apple. Microsoft has continuously evolved the Office suite, adapting it for any screen size and operating system. Whether it's iPhone, Android, PC, or Mac, you can enjoy the same set of Microsoft 365 features and pick up right where you left off. But Microsoft is now working on a massive visual makeover for the Office apps.

According to Microsoft, these changes will improve the way you work in Office. One of the most significant changes coming to Microsoft 365 apps concerns the iconic ribbon that sits atop the window providing quick access to tools and features you may need while working in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

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