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.
Use the default settings…
Or try something creative!
The possibilities are endless!
Use the default settings…
Or try something creative!
The possibilities are endless!
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Communication / Chat
Abbreviated class and job names can be enabled in the chat log for party or alliance members. 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 General, select Name Display Settings and check the "Display class/job abbreviations" box.
To help discern the roles that each class or job name is associated with, you may also apply custom colors to each role.
Abbreviated class and job names can be enabled in the chat log for party or alliance members. 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 General, select Name Display Settings and check the "Display class/job abbreviations" box.
To help discern the roles that each class or job name is associated with, you may also apply custom colors to each role.
Class/Job Abbreviations: Off
Class/Job Abbreviations: On
