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VS Code Interface Problem with Borders & Modern UI 😢

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## Subject: Extra borders around UI elements after updating to VS Code 1.133

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: **(Does NOt Matter)**


- VS Code Version: 1.133.0
- OS Version: Ubuntu Debian

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Vs Code OLD Versions (Till 1.132 was happy)

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Vs Code NEW Version (v 1.133 i updated today)

Today after updating from VS Code 1.132 to 1.133, I noticed that an extra square/bordered outline has appeared around many UI elements, including the editor, terminal, activity bar/icons, and other panels.

I have been using **VS Code for more than half a decade,** and this change appeared suddenly after the update. I personally find these additional borders distracting, and they are especially **problematic on smaller screens**, where every bit of available space and visual simplicity matters.

I could not find any obvious setting or toggle to disable these new borders.

The screenshots show the difference clearly:

VS Code 1.132: UI without the extra borders

VS Code 1.133: additional square borders around the UI elements

I would really appreciate it if this could either be removed/reverted or, preferably, a **setting/toggle** could be provided to turn these borders off.

I understand that UI improvements can be useful for users, but having an option to disable such visual changes would be much better, especially for users who have been accustomed to the previous interface for years.

Thank you for considering this.
Please say any way to use new versions of vs code without the borders.

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