Text commands/Old

See also: Macro and Controller Guide

Text Commands

Command	Type	Description
/say (/s)	Chat	Switches chat mode to Say.
/shout (/sh)	Chat	Switches chat mode to Shout.
/tell (/t)	Chat	Used to send private messages to other players (ex: /t Cloud Strife Hello!)
/party (/p)	Chat	Switches chat mode to Party.
/linkshell	Chat	Opens the Linkshell menu
/linkshell1 (/l1)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your first Linkshell.
/linkshell2 (/l2)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your second Linkshell.
/linkshell3 (/l3)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your third Linkshell.
/linkshell4 (/l4)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your fourth Linkshell.
/linkshell5 (/l5)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your fifth Linkshell.
/linkshell6 (/l6)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your sixth Linkshell.
/linkshell7 (/l7)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your seventh Linkshell.
/linkshell8 (/l8)	Chat	Switches chat mode to your eighth Linkshell.
/freecompany (/fc)	Chat	Opens the Free Company menu.
/echo (/e)	Chat	Used to display a message only you can see (ex: /echo Hello!) Useful in macros.
/yell (/y)	Chat	Switches chat mode to Yell.
/reply (/r)	Chat	Used to reply to the last /tell message you received.
/join	Party	Used to accept your current party invitation.
/decline	Party	Used to decline your current party invitation
/invite	Party	Used to invite a player to your party. Can be used while targeting a player or with their name following the command. (ex: /invite Cloud Strife)
/kick	Party	Used to kick a player to your party. Can be used while targeting a player or with their name following the command. (ex: /kick Rufus Shinra)
/leader	Party	Used to make a player leader of your party. Can be used while targeting a player or with their name following the command. (ex: /leader Cloud Strife)
/leave	Party	Leaves your current party.
/check (/rcheck)		Begins a ready check.
/trade		Used to trade with another player. Can be used while targeting a player or with their name following the command. (ex: /trade Aerith Gainsborough)
/automove		Toggles auto-move, making you automatically move in a given direction.
/follow		Follows your current target.
/loot		Opens the Loot menu.
/meldrequest	Menu	Used to request a materia meld from your target.
/character	Menu	Opens the Character menu.
/journal	Menu	Opens the Journal menu.
/dutyfinder	Menu	Opens the Duty Finder menu.
/armourychest	Menu	Opens the Armoury Chest menu.
/huntinglog	Menu
/craftinglog	Menu
/gatheringlog	Menu
/fishinglog	Menu
/achievements	Menu
/partycmd	Menu
/friendlist	Menu
/blacklist	Menu
/search	Menu
/itemsearch	Menu
/map	Menu
/teleport	Menu	Opens the Teleport menu
/marking	Menu
/actionlist	Menu
/timers	Menu
/recommended	Menu
/inventory	Menu
/freecompanycmd	Menu
/linkshellcmd	Menu
/return	Menu	Begins casting your Return spell, taking you to your home point.
/emotelist	Menu
/activehelp	Menu
/supportdesk	Menu
/characterconfig	Menu
/systemconfig	Menu
/keybind	Menu
/macros	Menu	Opens the Macros menu
/hudlayout /hudlayout [number 1～4]	Menu	Opens the HUD Layout menu. If [number] is specified, switches HUD to layout [number].
/logout	Menu	Logs you out of the game.
/shutdown	Menu	Exits the game.
/eventitem (/eitem, /keyitem, /kitem)	Menu	Opens and closes the Key Item interface.
/buddy (/b, /companion, /comp)	Menu	Opens and closes the Companions interface.
/housing (/h)	Menu	Opens and closes the Housing interface.
/pvpprofile (/pvppro)	Menu	Opens and closes the PvP Profile interface.
/fishguide (/fg)	Menu	Opens and closes the Fish Guide interface.
/mountguide	Menu	Opens and closes the Mount Guide interface.
/minionguide	Menu	Opens and closes the Minion Guide interface.
/partyfinder (/pfinder)	Menu	Opens and closes the Party Finder interface.
/challengelog (/cconfig)	Menu	Opens and closes the Challenge Log interface.
/sightseeinglog	Menu	Opens and closes the Sightseeing Log interface.
/mount /mount "mount name"		Summon or dismiss the specified mount. Mount name is not necessary when dismissing.
/?		/? "text command" →Gives a detailed explanation of the specified text command.
/wait		Used in macros to put a pause between actions. Supports decimal points.
/currency	Menu	Opens and closesthe currency menu
/aethercurrent(/acurrent)	Menu	Opens and closes the Aether Currents menu
/playtime(/ptime)		Displays your cumulative FINAL FANTASY XIV play time.
/systeminfo
/legacymark
/macroicon
/recast		/recast “action name” →Displays time remaining until the specified action can be used again.
/gearset
/busy	Status
/away	Status
/lookingforparty	Status
/lookingformeld	Status
/searchcomment	Status
/action
/battlemode
/target	Target
/targetpc	Target
/targetnpc	Target
/targetenemy	Target
/battletarget	Target
/assist	Target
/facetarget	Target
/nexttarget	Target
/previoustarget	Target
/targetlasttarget	Target
/targetlastenemy	Target
/lockon	Target
/focustarget	Target
/autolockon	Target
/autofacetarget	Target
/targetring	Target
/targetline	Target
/linkline	Target
/autotarget	Target
/displayhead
/displayarms
/autosheathe
/targetself	Target
/groundclick
/chatlog		/chatlog call [chat channel] on Toggle /tell sound on/off for the specified chat channel.
/battleeffect		Used to toggle the rendering of battle effects.
/hud
/hotbar
/crosshotbar
/emote
/surprised	Emote
/angry	Emote
/furious	Emote
/blush	Emote
/bow	Emote
/cheer	Emote
/clap	Emote
/beckon	Emote
/comfort	Emote
/cry	Emote
/dance	Emote
/stepdance	Emote
/harvestdance	Emote
/balldance	Emote
/mandervilledance	Emote
/doubt	Emote
/doze	Emote	Can be used to lie down on player-placed beds.
/fume	Emote
/goodbye	Emote
/wave	Emote
/huh	Emote
/joy	Emote
/kneel	Emote
/chuckle	Emote
/laugh	Emote
/lookout	Emote
/me	Emote
/no	Emote
/deny	Emote
/panic	Emote
/point	Emote
/poke	Emote
/congratulate	Emote
/psych	Emote
/salute	Emote
/shocked	Emote
/shrug	Emote
/rally	Emote
/soothe	Emote
/stagger	Emote
/stretch	Emote
/sulk	Emote
/think	Emote
/upset	Emote
/welcome	Emote
/yes	Emote
/thumbsup	Emote
/examineself	Emote
/pose	Emote
/blowkiss	Emote
/grovel	Emote
/happy	Emote
/disappointed	Emote
/sit	Emote
/airquotes	Emote
/gcsalute	Emote
/pray	Emote
/imperialsalute	Emote
/visor	Emote
/straightface	Emote
/smile	Emote
/grin	Emote
/smirk	Emote
/taunt	Emote
/shuteyes	Emote
/sad	Emote
/scared	Emote
/amazed	Emote
/ouch	Emote
/annoyed	Emote
/alert	Emote
/worried	Emote
/changepose	Emote	Can be used while standing or sitting
/pet	Emote
/stroke	Emote
/handover	Emote
/slap	Emote
/embrace	Emote

Emote Guide

Main article: Emote Guide

Text Commands In-depth

Command	Description	Toggle	On/Off
/meldrequest /meldrequest [PC name]	Sends a materia meld request to the specified PC. Sends request to current target when not specified.
/reply, /r	Sends a message to the last player from whom you received a /tell.
/character, /gear	Opens and closes the Character interface.	○
/journal	Opens and closes the quest journal.	○
/dutyfinder, /finder	Opens and closes the Duty Finder.	○
/armourychest, /armoury	Opens and closes your Armoury Chest.	○
/fishinglog, /flog	Opens and closes the fishing log.	○
/achievements	Opens the list of in-game FINAL FANTASY XIV achievements.	○
/search, /sea [condition]	Executes a player search based on the conditions given. Multiple conditions should be separated with a space. Conducts default search if all no conditions are specified. Conditions: 【PC Name】 forename "PC name" Search for a specific first name. surname "PC name" Search for a specific last name. 【Online Status】 leader, away, busy, battle event, lookingforparty, lookingtomeld 【Class & Job】 GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC, CNJ THM, ACN, CRP, BSM, ARM, GSM LTW, WVR, ALC, CUL, MIN, BTN FSH, PLD, MNK, WAR, DRG, BRD WHM, BLM, SMN, SCH Searches all jobs and classes if none specified. 【Level】 [number] Search for that level only. [number 1]-[number 2] Search for players with levels between number 1 and 2. Searches all levels if none is specified. 【Grand Company】 Maelstrom, "Immortal Flames," "Order of the Twin Adder" 【Location】 "Limsa Lominsa," Gridania, Ul'dah< "La Noscea," "The Black Shroud" "Thanalan," "Coerthas," "Mor Dhona" Searches all locations if none is specified. 【Language】 JA, EN, FR, DE Searches all languages if none is specified. Example: /search GLA 20-30 "La Noscea" (Searches for all gladiators in La Noscea between levels 20 and 30.)
/itemsearch, /isearch [item name]	Conducts a complete search of your inventory for all items you own, including equipped gear, items held or equipped by retainers, and items stored in your Armoury Chest and armoire. Command cannot be used in a macro.
/teleport	Opens the Teleport interface.	○
/actionlist, /alist	Opens and closes the Actions & Traits interface.	○
/timers	Opens and closes the Timers interface.	○
/recommended	Opens and closes the list of recommended duty.	○
/inventory, /bag	Opens and closes your inventory.	○
/emotelist, /elist	Opens and closes the list of available emotes.	○
/activehelp	Opens and closes the Active Help interface.	○
/supportdesk, /support	Opens and closes the Support Desk interface.	○
/characterconfig, /cconfig	Opens and closes the character configuration menu.	○
/systemconfig, /sconfig	Opens and closes the system configuration menu.	○
/keybind, /keyconfig	Opens and closes the Keybind interface.	○
/macros	Opens and closes the user macro editor.	○
/hudlayout, /hudlayout [number 1～4]	Opens and closes the HUD layout editor. If [number] is specified, switches HUD to layout [number].	○
/macroicon [action name]	Displays icon, recast time, help text, and other information regarding the specified action. Can only be used once in the first line of a user macro
/busy [subcommand]	Set your online status to Busy or Online. Subcommands: on - Set your status to Busy. off - Set your status to Online. Toggle between Busy and Online when no subcommand is specified.	○	on/off
/away, /afk [subcommand]	Set your online status to Away or Online. Subcommands: on - Set your status to Away. off - Set your status to Online. Toggle between Away and Online when no subcommand is specified.	○	on/off
/lookingforparty, /lfp [class] [subcommand]	Set your online status to Looking for Party or Online. Classes: GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC, CNJ THM, ACN, CRP, BSM, ARM, GSM LTW, WVR, ALC, CUL, MIN, BTN FSH, PLD, MNK, WAR, DRG, BRD WHM, BLM, SMN, SCH A class or job does not need to be specified. Subcommands: on - Set your status to Looking for Party. off - Set your status to Online. Toggle between Looking for Party and Online when no subcommand is specified. Example: /lookingforparty GLA on (Sets your status to Looking for Party as a gladiator.)	○	on/off
/lookingtomeld, /ltm [subcommand]	Set your online status to Looking to Meld Materia or Online. Subcommands: on - Set your status to Looking to Meld Materia. off - Set your status to Online. Toggle between Looking to Meld Materia and Online when no subcommand is specified.	○	on/off
/search comment, /scomment [comment]	Change your search comment.
/nexttarget, /nt	Toggle clockwise through on-screen PCs.
/previoustarget, /pt	Toggle counter-clockwise through on-screen PCs.
/targetlastenemy, /tle	Re-target the last enemy you targeted.
/lockon, /lo [subcommand]	Lock on/off current target. Subcommands: on - Enable lock on. off - Disable lock on. Toggle between on/off when no subcommand is specified.
/focustarget "PC name"	Makes the specified PC your focus target. Makes current target your focus target when none specified.
/autolockon	Automatically lock on target when initiating auto-attack.	○	on/off
/autofacetarget	Automatically face target when using action.	○	on/off
/targetring	Toggle the display target rings.	○	on/off
/targetline	Toggle the display of target lines.	○	on/off
/aggroline	Toggle the display of aggro lines.	○	on/off
/autotarget	Enable auto-target when no target specified.	○	on/off
/displayhead	Toggle the display of head gear.	○	on/off
/displayarms	Toggle the display of main and off hand weapons when sheathed.	○	on/off
/autosheathe	Auto-sheathe weapon when not in battle.	○	on/off
Auto-sheathe weapon when not in battle.	Enable or disable clicking on self.	○	on/off
/groundclick	Enable clicking on field to remove target.	○	on/off
/chatlog [subcommand]	Configure log window settings. Subcommands: name [number 0～3] - Change the way names are displayed in your log window. 0 Full Name 1 Last Name Initialed 2 First Name Initialed 3 Initials Only fontsize [number] - Adjust log window font size. time on - Add time stamps to all messages. time off - Remove time stamps from all messages. time - Toggle time stamps on or off. time 12 - Set time display to 12-hour format. time 24 - Set time display to 24-hour format. time local - Set time stamp clock to local time. time server - Set time stamp clock to server time. call on - Play sound upon receiving /tell. call off - Play no sound upon receiving /tell. call - Toggle /tell sound on or off.
/battleeffect [subcommand] [setting]	Configure battle effects settings. Subcommands: self - Configure own battle effects settings. party - Configure party members' battle effects settings. other - Configure other NPCs' battle effects settings. Settings: all - Show all effects. simple - Show limited effects. off - Hide all effects.
/hud [UI element] [subcommand]	Toggle on/off various UI elements. Subcommands: TargetBar,tbar FocusTarget,ftarget PartyList,plist EnemyList,elist ParamBar,param Minimap,mmap MainMenu,mmenu ServerInfo,server Crosshotbar Gil InventoryGrid,igrid DutyList,dlist ItemHelp,ihelp ActionHelp,ahelp LimitGauge,lgauge ExpBar,ebar StatusEffects,sfx Subcommands: on Show element. off Hide element. Toggle between on or off when no subcommand is specified.	○
/hotbar [subcommand] [number]	Edit and configure hotbar settings. Subcommands: set "action name" [number 1] [number 2] - Set the specified action to slot [number 2] in hotbar [number 1]. If [number 2] is omitted, the action will be set to the slot with the lowest available number. If both [number 1] and [number 2] are omitted, the action will be set to the slot with the lowest number available on the hotbar with the lowest number available. change [number] - Replace current hotbar with hotbar [number]. copy [class 1] [number 1] [class 2] [number 2] - Copy the contents of [class 1] hotbar [number 1] to the [class 2] hotbar [number 2]. display [number] on - Display hotbar [number]. display [number] off - Hide hotbar [number]. display [number] - Toggle on or off hotbar [number]. share [number] on - Make hotbar [number] shared. share [number] off - Unshare hotbar [number] and assign it to your current class or job. share [number] - Toggle between on or off. remove [number 1] [number 2] - Remove the action assigned to slot [number 2] on hotbar [number 1]. Replace [number 2] with "all" to remove all actions from hotbar [number 1].
/crosshotbar, /chotbar [subcommand] [number]	Edit and configure cross hotbar settings. Subcommands: set "action name" [number] [slot name] - Set the specified action to [slot name] in cross hotbar [number]. If [slot name] is omitted, the action will be set to the slot with the lowest available number. If both [number] and [slot name] are omitted, the action will be set to the slot with the lowest number available on the cross hotbar with the lowest number available. change [number] - Replace current cross hotbar with cross hotbar [number]. copy [class 1] [number 1] [class 2] [number 2] - Copy the contents of [class 1] cross hotbar [number 1] to the [class 2] cross hotbar [number 2]. display [number] on - Display cross hotbar [number]. display [number] off - Hide cross hotbar [number]. display [number] - Toggle on/off cross hotbar [number]. share [number] on - Make cross hotbar [number] shared. share [number] off - Unshare cross hotbar [number] and assign it to your current class/job. share [number] - Toggle between on/off. remove [number 1] [slot name] - Remove the action assigned to [slot name] on cross hotbar [number 1]. Replace [slot name] with "all" to remove all actions from cross hotbar [number 1]. Slot Names: LT(L2) + ← = LDL(LD1) LT(L2) + ↑ = LDU(LD2) LT(L2) + → = LDR(LD3) LT(L2) + ↓ = LDD(LD4) LT(L2) + X(□) = LAL(LA1) LT(L2) + Y(△) = LAU(LA2) LT(L2) + B(〇) = LAR(LA3) LT(L2) + A(Ｘ) = LAD(LA4) RT(R2) + ← = RDL(RD1) RT(R2) + ↑ = RDU(RD2) RT(R2) + → = RDR(RD3) RT(R2) + ↓ = RDD(RD4) RT(R2) + X(□) = RAL(RA1) RT(R2) + Y(△) = RAU(RA2) RT(R2) + B(〇) = RAR(RA3) RT(R2) + A(Ｘ) = RAD(RA4)
/alliance(/a)	Sends a message to all members of your current alliance, regardless of their location. Typing /alliance or /a without a message switches the default chat mode to [Alliance].
/petaction(/pac)	Uses a pet action on the specified PC. Uses current target when not specified. This cannot be used with pet actions you have not yet learned, or when restricted by other factors. e.g. /petaction Obey
/companionaction (/cac)	Uses a companion action. The target of companion actions cannot be specified. This cannot be used with companion actions you have not yet learned, or when restricted by other factors. e.g. /companionaction Attacker Stance
/hudreset	Reverts the HUD layout to the default setting.
/partysort, /psort	Sort the party list in the specified order.
/readycheck, /rcheck	Initiate ready check.
/ready, /rd	Indicate that you are ready when a ready check has been initiated.
/hold, /hd	Indicate that you are not ready when a ready check has been initiated.
/waymark, /wmark	Place a waymark for party members.	Subcommands: a - Place or remove Waymark A. b - Place or remove Waymark B. c - Place or remove Waymark C. clear - Remove all waymarks.
/facecamera, /fcam	Gaze continuously at the camera. Execute command again to cancel.
/levelsync, lsync	Sync your level when the option is available, such as during FATEs.	Subcommands: on - Start level sync. off - End level sync.	Toggle between on and off when no subcommand is specified.
/changepose, /cpose	Assume the next pose in a series of idle stances.
/stepdance, /sdance	Perform a step dance.
/harvestdance, /hdance	Perform a harvest dance.
/balldance, /bdance	Perform a ball dance.
/mandervilledance, /mdance	Perform the Manderville dance.
/uiscale	/uiscale [number 60～140] Resize all HUD elements and windows to the percentage equivalent to the number specified. Numbers must be in increments of 20.
/battlestance, /bstance	ALIASES: /battlestance, /bstance USAGE: /bstance [subcommand] →Prepare yourself for battle. >>Subcommands: motion Perform motion only. Both text and motion will be displayed when no subcommand is specified.
/victorypose, /vpose	ALIASES: /victorypose, /vpose USAGE: /vpose [subcommand] →Celebrate victory. >>Subcommands: motion Perform motion only. Both text and motion will be displayed when no subcommand is specified.
/beginner, /b	ALIASES: /novice, /n, /beginner, /b USAGE: /novice [message] →Sends a message to the [Novice Network]. The message will not be displayed if a PC has deselected [Novice Network] in the chat filter. Typing /novice or /n without a message switches the default chat mode to [Novice Network]. >>Examples: /novice Hello (Sends the message ""Hello"" to the Novice Network.) /novice (Switches the default chat mode to [Novice Network].)
/addpvpaction, /apa	ALIASES: /addpvpaction, /apa USAGE: /apa [subcommand] →Acquire a PvP action or trait. >>Subcommands: action ""action name"" ""enhancement number (1-3)"" Acquire the designated enhancement for the PvP action. trait ""action name"" Acquire the PvP trait or enhancement. ""clear"" Resets PvP actions to default and restores your Action Points. >>Examples: /addpvpaction action ""Equanimity"" 2 (Acquire the second enhancement for the Equanimity action.) /addpvpaction trait ""Enhanced Strength (PvP)"" (Acquire the Enhanced Strength trait.) /addpvpaction clear (Resets PvP actions to default.)
/beginnerstatusoff, /bstatusoff	ALIASES: /nastatusoff, /nasoff USAGE: /nastatusoff →Remove the New Adventurer status. Please note that removal of the status is permanent.
/logcolor, /lcolor	ALIASES: /logcolor, /lcolor USAGE: /logcolor →Opens and closes the Log Text Color interface.
/playguide, pguide	ALIASES: /playguide, /pguide USAGE: /playguide →Opens and closes the Playguide interface. * Windows, Mac
/mogdance	USAGE: /mogdance [subcommand] →Perform the moogle dance. >>Subcommands: motion Perform motion only. Both text and motion will be displayed when no subcommand is specified.
/wink	USAGE: /wink [subcommand] →Perform the wink emote. >>Subcommands: motion Perform motion only. Both text and motion will be displayed when no subcommand is specified.
/contentskey /generaldutykey /gdutykey	ALIASES: /generaldutykey, /gdutykey USAGE: /generaldutykey →Activates the General Duty key. When near a FATE, this will level sync the player. While participating in the Feast, this will display the match progress interface.
/gaussbarrel /gbarrel	ALIASES: /gaussbarrel, /gbarrel USAGE: /gaussbarrel →Changes your Gauss Barrel display settings. These settings will not apply to other players. >>Subcommands: on Display your Gauss Barrel. off Hide your Gauss Barrel. Toggle the Gauss Barrel display settings on/off if no subcommand is specified.
/raidfinder /rfinder	ALIASES: /raidfinder, /rfinder USAGE: /raidfinder →Opens and closes the Raid Finder interface.

• Commands labeled as "Toggle" are generally used for windows which can be opened and closed by repeating the same text command.
• Commands labeled as "On/Off" are generally used as shown below.
  • Example: /busy on (Change online status to Busy.)
  • Example: /busy off (Change online status back to Online.)
• PC = Player Character