Microsoft is preparing an important interface refresh for its Edge browser, introducing the unique design language of the Copilot application into the browser on a large scale, which is currently available in Edge's Canary and Dev early test versions. This adjustment covers multiple core interfaces such as the settings page, right-click menu, and new tab page, making Edge closer to Microsoft's Copilot experience both visually and interactively.
According to reports, the new version of Edge will use the same color scheme, fonts, and more rounded corners of windows and controls as Copilot. The settings interface is almost consistent with the Copilot application, and the layout and style of the new tab page are also the same as Copilot. This change is not just for the Copilot mode in the browser, but deeply integrates Copilot's design language into the entire Edge, making its overall temperament more prominent with AI features.
Microsoft seems to be interested in promoting this Copilot-style UI in more products and online services. In the future, it does not rule out seeing similar elements extended in other web products and even Windows system interfaces. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's head of AI, previously said that Microsoft's path to Edge is to "evolve the existing browser" rather than create a new AI browser, and emphasized that what will ultimately be presented is an "integrated experience."
As the penetration of Copilot design in Edge deepens, the AI positioning of this browser will become more distinct, which is different from the Fluent design system used by Microsoft in a large number of products. Copilot has undergone a large-scale UI reshaping since most of the Inflection AI team joined Microsoft in 2024. Its visual style is highly similar to the Pi AI assistant created by Inflection AI. Now these features are reaching more Microsoft users through Edge.