Office 365 redesign rolls-out today, as Microsoft tries to outdo rival Google

Microsoft Word has been given a makeover, with a focus on simplicity. The new look ditches most of the icons in the banner at the top of the app, reducing three-lines of shortcuts down to a single row of the most commonly used features. Microsoft has redesigned each of the remaining icons with a new sharper, high-contrast style that it says will improve visibility for users. The simplified design is now available to Office 365 subscribers worldwide. Microsoft has also unveiled a similar update for Outlook featuring an AI search feature.