Facebook Begins Rolling Out Updated Desktop Layout

After previewing its upcoming desktop refresh back in May, Facebook has now started rolling out the new experience to users, with a prompt notifying them of the change. The new layout aims to make it easier to navigate to your favorite elements, with tabs along the top of the screen, and a more compressed view. Each tab will take you to a dedicated experience centered around that aspect like groups, As per Facebook, the intention is to bring the desktop version more in line with the mobile app, while also making it easier for users to switch between usage areas. This redesign makes it easy for people to go from public spaces to more private ones, like Groups. There are tens of millions of active groups on Facebook, and when people find the right one, it often becomes the most meaningful part of how they use Facebook. That’s why we’re introducing new tools that will make it easier for you to discover and engage with groups of people who share your interests.