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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Or try something creative!
The possibilities are endless!
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Mastering the UI / Hotbars
As mentioned above, actions can be registered to a hotbar by clicking and dragging their icons to a desired slot. On the PS5™/PS4™ and Xbox Series X|S, this can also be accomplished by enabling the virtual mouse.
Additionally, on the PS5™/PS4™, this can be achieved by using the touchpad.
From the main menu, select Character and open the Actions & Traits menu. From the tabs on the left you can peruse several categories of actions to register to your hotbar.
Normally one would click and drag an action's icon to a desired hotbar slot. For those who only have a gamepad, however, this can be done using the virtual mouse.
