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!

Use the default settings…
Or try something creative!
The possibilities are endless!

Use the default settings…
Or try something creative!
The possibilities are endless!

For Beginners

1. Enter a term to search.
2. Find a topic and review its contents.
3. Try out what you've learned!

1. Enter a term to search.
2. Find a topic and review its contents.
3. Try out what you've learned!

Check It Out

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Frequently Asked Questions / Peripheral Devices

Can I change the gamepad button icons that appear in menus?

You can change the type of buttons displayed via the Gamepad Settings tab of the System Configuration menu. The available settings are as follows:

XInput (Xbox 360)
ABXY
XInput (Xbox Series X|S)
ABXY
PlayStation®3
✕〇□△
PlayStation®4
✕〇□△ + Touch Pad (PS4™)
PlayStation®5
✕〇□△ + Touch Pad (PS5™)

* Gamepad and controller settings may be adjusted via the System Configuration menu.
* Restarting the game is required for changes to take effect.