Mouse and Keyboard Controller

Welcome to the UI Guide

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.

Customize your layout!

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  • Use the default settings…

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  • The possibilities are endless!

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Communication / Chat

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How do I enable time stamps in the log window?

From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Log Window Settings tab from the column on the left. Under the Log Details tab, check the box labeled "Add time stamp to messages." next to the desired chat channel.

The formatting of the time stamp can be adjusted under the General tab. The available time stamp settings allow you to select either local time or server time, as well as a 12-hour format or 24-hour format.

From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Log Window Settings tab from the column on the left. Under the Log Details tab, check the box labeled "Add time stamp to messages." next to the desired chat channel.

The formatting of the time stamp can be adjusted under the General tab. The available time stamp settings allow you to select either local time or server time, as well as a 12-hour format or 24-hour format.

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