Microsoft Updates Office Application Icons with Curvier Shapes and Brighter Colors
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Microsoft has updated its core Office application icons for the first time since 2018, featuring a "subtle refresh" with curvier shapes and brighter, gradient-filled colors. The rebranding is part of a design update to Microsoft's productivity suite, marking the first major icon redesign in six years.
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