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Windows XP Visual Guidelines

Windows XP Visual Guidelines

Welcome to the Windows XP Visual Guidelines
We are excited to share with you the new look and feel of Windows XP. We changed the look of Windows to make your computer more exciting to use. Say goodbye to Windows grey and say hello to fresh colors, soft curves, rich gradients and friendly typography and imagery. The Windows XP lookis based on simplicity, color, freshness and excitement. We believe that visual design is integral to the user experience. We hope these guidelines help you generate excitement about Windows XP in your efforts.

Welcome What's New About the Design Fonts Colors Icons Controls Folders & Layouts FAQ

The Windows XP Design Team
See our Frequently Asked Questions page.

About these guidelinesThis is a graphics-intensive site, intended for viewing in 16-bit or 24-bit color. Thanks for your patience in waiting for the 24-bit graphics to appear, and for adjusting your monitor to get the full effect. This document is provided for informational purposes only and Microsoft makes no warranties, either express or implied, in this document. Information in the document, including URL andother Internet Web site references, is subject to change without notice. Portions of this document specify software that is still in development. Some of the information in this documentation may be inaccurate or may not be an accurate representation of the functionality of final documentation or software. Microsft assumes no responsibility for damages that might occur directly or indirectly fromthe inaccuracies. Site last updated August 1, 2001

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Windows XP Visual Guidelines

What's New in the Windows XP User Interface
Welcome Screen
The Welcome screen shows the name of every user who has an account on that computer. Thescreen appears when you start the computer and when you switch users. Users can pick images, also called tokens, to identify themselves. Note: if your computer belongs to a domain, as is common in many office networks, you won't see this new log-on screen.

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Welcome screen

Start Menu
Click on the Windows XP start button and you'll discover a new Start menu that lets you easily access the most useful items on your computer. The left side of the menu lists the programs you use most frequently. This area includes space at the top to "pin" your favorite programs so they are always readily available. The topof the Start menu shows the name and token of the current user. The Log Off and Shut Down buttons at the bottom provide highly visible access to those features.

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Start Menu

Group view
With Windows XP, you can view the contents of your folders by various categories based on fileproperties. To try this feature, click the View menu, select "Arrange Icons by", then select "Show in Groups". This feature lets you group files by name, size, file type, or other unique categories depending on the folder you're in. For example, you can view the files in the "My Music" grouped by artist, length, or year of release. Each group is separated by a group title and a blue line.file:///C|/temp/whatsnew.htm (2 of 7)28.02.2004 0:34:49

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Example of a Group view

Filmstrip View
Filmstrip view shows you thumbnail previews of pictures and lets you zoom in, zoom out, and change orientation of each image. To see this feature, open My Pictures or any folder that is primarily used for pictures.

Example of a Filmstrip view

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