Design Windows apps overview

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Designing a great Windows app starts with a solid understanding of how users expect apps to look, feel, and behave. This hub brings together the core guidance, patterns, and resources needed to create intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences on Windows leveraging Microsoft's Fluent Design language.

Whether you're building a new app or refining an existing one, you'll find practical principles, UI foundations, and ready-to-use tools to help you craft consistent interfaces that work seamlessly across devices, input types, and form factors.

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Get started with designing your Windows app

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