New UI updates for Google Drive on the web

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We’re making some updates to the look and feel of Google Drive on the web. There’s no change in functionality, but some icons and buttons have moved, and there’s a range of visual tweaks to align with Google’s latest material design principles. We built that this new interface to create a responsive and efficient experience for Drive users, and to feel cohesive with other G Suite products, such as the recently redesigned Gmail.

Specific changes include:

• The logo in the top left has been changed to the Google Drive logo.
• If you’ve added a custom company logo, it is now in the top right.
• The Settings icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
• The Help Center icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
• The page background is now white, not gray.
• The “New” button has been updated.
• The font used for headers has been changed.

Here’s a comparison of several screens in the old and the new interface:



If needed, you can find screenshots of the new interface here.

Launch Details

Release track:

Launching to Rapid Release, with Scheduled Release coming in 2 weeks

Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions

Rollout pace:
Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility)

Impact:
All end users

Action:
Change management suggested/FYI

Source: https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/05/google-drive-ui-updates.html