Microsoft Edge Dev channel brings fresh coat of Fluent Design with new icons
Edge is getting a little more fluent in Microsoft’s modern design language.
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Another weekly release for the Microsoft Edge Dev channel is now rolling out, and there are plenty of new goodies to check out. Not only does this release bring new inking features for PDFs, but there are also new Fluent Design icons that give Edge a bit of a refresh. Of course, there’s also the usual batch of bug fixes and improvements we’ve come to expect from these updates.
One of the biggest changes is the addition of icons that align more with themassive Fluent Design shiftMicrosoft has been rolling out across its apps and services since last year. In ablog postcovering the move, Microsoft explained that its goal is to bring a more modern look and feel to Edge.
“The new Fluent iconography system provides functional optimizations for user experience as each icon is based on a standard keyline and grid,” Microsoft said. “This will improve scannability as you browse menus and navigation. We’ve also seen optimized rendering across platforms and devices so no matter which device you’re browsing the web on the icons will appear sharp and easy to read.”
Here’s a full look atwhat’s newin the latest Edge Dev channel build, according to Microsoft’s release notes:
This update is available for Edge Dev channel testers now by checking for updates in the “About Microsoft Edge” portion of the settings menu. You can download the Edge Canary, Dev, and Beta channels now from theEdge Insidersite. The stable version is also available from theofficial Microsoft Edgesite.
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