Microsoft has begun testing an updated interface for the Run command dialog in Windows 11, which users access by pressing the Windows key and R together.
This refreshed design draws from the Fluent Design principles, featuring contemporary styling such as rounded edges and compatibility with Windows 11's dark theme to enhance apps and utilities.
Windows 11 now includes a redesigned Run dialog in build 26534, complete with initial visuals showcasing the changes.
At present, individuals can select between the updated and legacy versions through a setting in the advanced system configuration. For a detailed comparison of the modern layout against the classic one, refer to the comprehensive coverage from Windows Latest. The concealed feature was initially highlighted by the reliable Windows preview informant known as PhantomOfEarth.
The traditional Run dialog has stayed largely the same since the launch of Windows 95, indicating that its underlying code dates back over three decades.
The piece first appeared in our affiliated outlet PC för Alla and has been adapted and translated from its Swedish origins.
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