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Tell me about the standards of the Microsoft Design Language user interface.

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Microsoft Design Language (formerly known as Metro) is a set of principles and standards for creating user interfaces focused on simplicity, cleanliness, and ease of perception. The main features and standards include:

  • Content Focus: The interface is minimalist, without unnecessary decorations, so that the user concentrates on the content.
  • Typography: Use of large, clear fonts with an emphasis on readability.
  • Tile Design: Use of square and rectangular tiles that can contain live content (Live Tiles).
  • Animations and Transitions: Smooth and logical, helping to navigate the interface.
  • Color Palette: Bright but not shouting colors, often with an emphasis on contrast.
  • Responsiveness: The interface should work well on different devices and screens.

Example: in Windows 10 and 11, many system applications use these standards — tile-based start screen, clear typography, and simple navigation.