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UI Guidelines Overview

Welcome to the Windows UI Guidelines documentation. This guide provides best practices, design principles, and technical specifications to help developers create consistent, accessible, and high‑quality Windows applications.

Key Topics

• Design Principles – Core concepts such as clarity, consistency, and feedback.
• Layout & Grid – Recommended spacing, alignment, and responsive behaviors.
• Controls & Patterns – Usage of native controls, interaction patterns, and visual states.
• Accessibility – Guidance on making applications usable for everyone.
• Resources – Samples, assets, and tools to accelerate development.

Each section includes detailed guidance, code snippets, and visual examples. Explore the navigation on the left to dive deeper into each topic.

Getting Started

Begin by reviewing the Design Principles to understand the philosophical foundation of the Windows UI. Then move on to Layout & Grid for practical layout strategies.

Sample Code

<Button Content="Click me" Style="{StaticResource AccentButtonStyle}" />

This button uses the AccentButtonStyle defined in the Fluent Design System to ensure visual consistency with the OS theme.

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