The user interface, or UI for short, refers to the various on-screen elements and menus through which a player interacts with the game. The UI in FFXIV can be adjusted in myriad ways to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.
This guide will explain how to adjust the UI, and offer tips to help you navigate the game.
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The possibilities are endless!
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Communication / Chat
Direct chat mode allows you to enter a message simply by typing, rather than needing to select the chat entry field beforehand. However, enabling direct chat will disable keyboard shortcut keys.
* To disable this setting, open the Character Configuration menu, then uncheck the box Enable Direct Chat under the Control Settings tab.
Direct chat mode allows you to enter a message simply by typing, rather than needing to select the chat entry field beforehand. However, enabling direct chat will disable keyboard shortcut keys.
* To disable this setting, open the Character Configuration menu, then uncheck the box Enable Direct Chat under the Control Settings tab.
