Microsoft Office apps will be getting a new default font and themes. The new font, Aptos will replace Calibri as the default font in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Microsoft Office apps to be updated with new color palette, styles, and line weights, along with Aptos font
Microsoft is planning to roll out a new default font and theme for its Office apps next month. The company says they reviving the default Office theme with the new Aptos font, a new color palette, styles, and updated default line weights.
A new default theme is coming to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook across your endpoints. The new theme will include the new default font, Aptos, a new color palette, and updated default line weights.
Details of the new default Microsoft Office theme with the new Aptos font, a new color palette, styles, and updated default line weights
Aptos font
Aptos is a sans-serif typeface that is inspired by mid-20th-century Swiss typography. It is designed to be more readable and versatile than the current default font, Calibri. Aptos has a wide range of weights, from light to heavy, which makes it suitable for a variety of document types.
Color palette
The new color palette for Office is more modern and vibrant than the old one. The yellow color has been removed, and it has been replaced with dark green. This change is meant to make the Microsoft Office apps more visually appealing and easier to read. The new color palette also includes a wider range of shades, which gives users more options when creating their documents.
Styles
The default styles in Microsoft Office apps have been updated to be more modern and consistent. The new styles are based on the principles of typographic hierarchy, which means that they use different font sizes and weights to create a clear visual hierarchy in documents. This makes it easier for readers to scan and understand documents.
Line weights
The default line weights in Microsoft Office have been increased to make the Office apps look more modern. The new line weights are more consistent, which makes documents look more polished.
Availability
The new default Office theme with the new Aptos font, a new color palette, styles, and updated default line weights is scheduled to be available in September 2023. It will be available to all Microsoft 365 subscribers. If you are not a subscriber, you can still use the new theme by downloading the latest version of the Office apps from the Microsoft Store.
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