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Use streamlined header and navigation to work more efficiently

Important

Some of the functionality described in this release plan has not been released. Delivery timelines may change and projected functionality may not be released (see Microsoft policy). Learn more: What's new and planned

Enabled for Public preview Early access General availability
Users by admins, makers, or analysts May 15, 2025 - Oct 2025

Business value

The refreshed header and navigation experience helps teams work efficiently by reducing the time they spend navigating pages, finding commands, and understanding page layouts. The new application shell minimizes distractions, shortens training time for new users, and accelerates common workflows. With faster task completion, the organization enjoys improved productivity.

Feature details

The refreshed header and navigation provide a modern, intuitive, and efficient experience across the app shell, form page, and view page. These updates reduce visual clutter, improve access to important actions, and support a consistent look and feel across devices.

Key updates include:

  • Modern app header: Simplified app header layout with improved spacing and icons that align with modern design principles. The header offers increased brand coherence with Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Streamlined sitemap: Decluttered sitemap with improved structure and readability to help you find what you need faster.
  • Condensed page headers: Form and grid page headers now take up less vertical space. They maximize visible data and reduce the need to scroll.

The Plan Designer automatically applies this feature to all generated apps. You can choose to turn on this feature for existing apps.

Geographic areas

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Language availability

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Additional resources

Header and navigation refresh (docs)