According to recent reports， Microsoft is currently developing a significant overhaul of its Edge browser interface， codenamed “Olympia.” This new design is expected to deviate considerably from the current aesthetic， with a pronounced emphasis on integrating and enhancing the Copilot functionality.
The Olympia project was first hinted at late last year and can now be enabled in the latest Edge Canary testing builds. While the experience remains incomplete and certain features are still under development， it provides an early glimpse into Microsoft’s future browser strategy.
In the redesigned interface， the address bar is repositioned to the center of the top of the browser window. It will serve as both the standard omnibar for URL input and web searches， and importantly， as a dedicated input field for Copilot. This unified approach allows users to seamlessly input web addresses， query the AI， and potentially interact using voice commands.
Consistent with current Edge versions， Olympia will continue to support both vertical and horizontal tab layouts. In the vertical mode， tabs are concealed within a collapsible menu， offering a cleaner primary view. When in horizontal mode， tabs will be displayed below the new omnibar， a layout reminiscent of the user interfaces found in Safari on iPadOS and macOS.
Microsoft has not yet officially announced this significant user interface revamp for Edge， meaning details remain scarce and much of the current speculation is unconfirmed. The strategic shift towards AI integration is evident across many tech platforms， and Microsoft’s decision to place Copilot at the forefront of the Edge experience aligns with this broader trend. The Olympia overhaul could be a dedicated interface tailored for enhanced AI interactions， or it may represent a broader effort to differentiate Edge in a highly competitive browser market.
It is also worth noting that， as with many features tested in early preview builds， there is a possibility that this UI redesign might not see a full， official release. Microsoft has a history of experimenting with and subsequently abandoning various functionalities tested in beta phases.
