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User Interface Overview

RetroHexChat uses a classic mIRC-style layout with retro aesthetics.

Layout

Toolbar: Quick-access buttons for common actions.
Edit Menu: Clear the active window, copy selected chat text, and open Find.
Tab Bar: Switch between Status, channels, and PM tabs.
Topic Bar: Shows the current channel name, modes, and topic.
Conversations: Hierarchical navigation (left pane) with channels, inline user list, and PMs.
Chat Area: Message display with formatting and clickable URLs.
Formatting Toolbar: Bold, italic, underline, color, and strip controls.
Status Bar: Your account state, current channel, user count, online buddy badge, lag, clock, and mute state.

See Also

Conversations · Tab Bar · User List · Toolbar · Edit Menu · Status Bar · Account Dialog · Identity & Presence · Notify List · Timers Dialog · Bot Management