Microsoft Is Testing New 3D Office Icons Inspired by Windows 11’s Fluent 2 Design

Microsoft may soon update its Office suite with 3D icons, spotted in an internal survey.
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Microsoft Is Testing New 3D Office Icons Inspired by Windows 11’s Fluent 2 Design
Microsoft seems to be experimenting with a fresh visual update for its Office suite, and I’ve taken a deep dive into what’s coming. A recent leak, originally spotted through an email survey and shared by Reddit users, reveals a set of new 3D Office app icons. These icons appear to follow Microsoft’s Fluent 2 design language — the same aesthetic used for the 3D emojis introduced in Windows 11. Image: jbgski (Reddit) A First Look at Microsoft’s Potential Office Icon Redesign While browsing tech forums, I came across a Reddit post showing off these icons from a Microsoft email survey. The company seems to be requesting feedback before finalizing the designs. The apps featured in the update include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other staples of Microsoft 365. Each icon has a modern 3D look that makes them stand out compared to the current flat design we’ve gotten used to since 2018. Microsoft’s Fluent 2 Design Language Is Expanding Microsoft has been slowly revamping its UI across platforms wi…