# New UI

The new user interface (UI) is a new redesigned look of PyCharm. It has been created to reduce visual complexity, provide easy access to essential features, and progressively disclose complex functionality as needed – resulting in a cleaner look and feel.

Among the key changes are the simplified main toolbar, new tool window layout, new themes, and updated icons.

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#### Enable the new UI <a href="#enable_new_ui" id="enable_new_ui"></a>

1. Press **Ctrl+Alt+S** to open the IDE settings and then select Appearance\&Behavior | New UI.
2. Select the Enable new UI checkbox and apply the changes. Restart the IDE.

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