MicrMicrosoosofft visual identity guidelinest visual identity guidelines Logo (don’ts) 10 Do not change the size relationship of the Don’t place the logo on backgrounds that Don’t add effects like shadows, symbol to the logotype. provide insufficient contrast. dimensions, and gradients to the logo. Partner Program Don’t create logo “lockups” by adding text Don’t stretch the logo. Don’t compress the logo. in close proximity to the logo. Technet Don’t place the logo over busy Don’t alter the color specifications within Do not attach text of any kind to the symbol photographic backgrounds. the symbol or the logotype.