What is mica & how does it work?

Mica is an opaque, dynamic material that incorporates theme and desktop wallpaper to paint the background of long-lived windows such as apps and settings. You can apply Mica to your application backdrop to delight users and create visual hierarchy, aiding productivity, by increasing clarity about which window is in focus.

How do I get a mica effect on Windows 11?

Turn on the “Show Windows 11 visual effects in title bar and toolbar” toggle switch. Click the Restart button. Once you complete the steps, the title bar and toolbar on Microsoft Edge will appear with a semi-transparent and blur effect known as mica material. Also, tabs will show the same visual effect and rounded corners.

What are the key points of the mica effect?

The key points of the Mica effect include. Light shades of the accent color on window frames and its backgrounds. Gradual change of the background color of active windows to create a visual hierarchy. A focus effect for active elements by slightly blurring the background.