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Windows
Microsoft Learn outlines design guidelines and interface examples for Windows applications.
About Windows
This Microsoft Learn section sets out design guidelines and interface examples for Windows applications. It covers Fluent Design principles and how they apply to layout, navigation, color, materials, typography, icons, motion, and interaction.
The guidance includes accessibility, usability, and inclusion topics such as keyboard access, assistive technologies, and bidirectional text. It also links to design kits, fonts, icons, and templates for prototyping, and to later steps in building an app, including WinUI, packaging and deployment, and publishing through Microsoft Store.
Key features
- Guidance on Fluent Design principles for Windows app experiences
- Accessibility guidance covering keyboard access and assistive technologies
- Layout and navigation guidance for different window sizes
- Guidelines for color, materials, elevation, and typography
- Iconography guidance and app icon generation
- Motion, haptics, and commanding interaction patterns
Best for: Designers and developers building Windows apps who want Microsoft's design guidance on layout, accessibility, and visual style.
Good for
- Includes accessibility from the start of the design process, with guidance on keyboard access and inclusive interaction patterns
- Links design guidance to next steps such as WinUI development, packaging, deployment, and Microsoft Store publishing
Windows at a glance
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Does the guidance cover accessibility?
Yes. The page covers keyboard access, assistive technologies, adaptable visuals, and inclusive interaction patterns.
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