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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Frequently Asked Questions / Miscellaneous
From the main menu, select System and open the System Configuration menu, then select the Other Settings tab from the column on the left. Use the Character Display Range pulldown menu located under Display Limits to access your desired setting. Increasing the range will cause characters to display at further distances, but may increase system load depending on your play environment.
Character Display Range: Maximum
Character Display Range: Normal
From the main menu, select System and open the System Configuration menu, then select the Other Settings tab from the column on the left. Use the Character Display Range pulldown menu located under Display Limits to access your desired setting. Increasing the range will cause characters to display at further distances, but may increase system load depending on your play environment.
Character Display Range: Maximum
Character Display Range: Normal