Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot

Ian Carlos Campbell· May 28, 2026 · 8:09 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

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Microsoft has introduced a new visual design for its AI assistant, Copilot, aimed at creating a more consistent experience across its applications. The updated interface features a predominantly black and white color scheme, focusing on readability and responsiveness. These changes reflect Microsoft's evolving strategy for AI integration within its productivity software, although the more colorful version of Copilot remains available in its mobile app.

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▪The new design for Copilot is focused on Microsoft 365 applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
▪Copilot's interface has been streamlined to a largely black and white, text-forward appearance.
▪Microsoft is also rolling out its own in-house AI models after redefining its partnership with OpenAI.

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▪ Microsoft is putting Copilot on a productivity leash — PCWorld

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Big Tech Microsoft Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot The AI assistant had its personality stripped in pursuit of a more consistent experience. By Ian Carlos Campbell May 28, 2026 4:09 pm EST Microsoft Copilot is getting yet another visual overhaul as Microsoft reconsiders its approach to AI across Windows and its various apps. The new changes are focused on the version of Copilot accessible in Microsoft 365, and visually streamline the AI assistant to using it more consistent across apps like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The most striking difference in Copilot's new look is how little color it has. You can still get Copilot to produce full-color outputs and it will reference other apps by their colorful app icons.

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