There is access to commands, content and people along with the "zero query search" that would bring up recommendations just by placing the cursor on the search box.Ĭommercial users on, SharePoint Online, and the Outlook mobile app can already experience the new search update, though it will reach Outlook on the Web in August. Microsoft has additionally enhanced the search functionality on Office by adding AI and Microsoft Graph support.
The interface-level changes will also debut on Outlook for Windows in July and will reach Outlook for Mac in August. The new colours and icons will debut in the web version of Word for, and then later this month, these will reach select Insiders through Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows. However, select Insiders will get the simplified experience in Outlook for Windows in July.Īpart from the new ribbon, there are new colours and icons that are built as scalable graphics so that they can render with clean lines on screens of any size. The ribbon is coming first to the Web version of Word and will start rolling out to select users on.
Similarly, the ribbon includes scalable graphics. There are also new animations, icons, and subtle colour changes to deliver a modernised experience.
Users can also expand the ribbon into the classic three-line view by hovering the mouse pointer on any of the menu items. It helps users to focus on their work by hiding the commands and giving more screen space. In the list of new changes that Microsoft has planned for its Office package, the new simplified ribbon comes on top.
The update will also debut on and for the commercial users of Outlook on the Web. The new user experience tweaks are heading to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook gradually over the next few months.
The update also brings new icons and colours and a better search functionality, using artificial intelligence (AI) and Microsoft Graph. This ribbon comes from the Fluent Design system that the Redmond company originally brought to Windows 10. The update, which is planned to roll out this month, brings a simplified command ribbon at the top. Microsoft has announced a design update to Office 365, and it will also be made available to users of.