Microsoft Design Language

The official name of the user interface style that was introduced with Windows 8. The Microsoft Design Language adopted a flat look in contrast to Windows 7, which was maintained in Windows 10 (see flat UI). See Metro interface.

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Metro interface
Microsoft Fluent Design System

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