Editing Interface

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[[File:Interface.png|thumb|400px|The ''[[Old School RuneScape]]'' fixed screen interface]]
The '''interface''' is the screen containing different buttons which, when clicked, display different pieces of information. Some parts of the interface are permanently open, for example, the minimap.

==Minimap==
{{main|Minimap}}
The minimap is the section which shows a portion of the map around the player, including coloured dots, showing where people or items are, and icons, showing where features of the area are.

===Compass===
[[File:Compass.png|left]]
The compass is on the top-left of the minimap, and shows the player what direction they're facing.

===Data orbs===
{{main|Data orb}}
[[File:Hitpoints orb.png|left]]
Data orbs display the players current [[hitpoints]], [[prayer points]], [[run energy]] and [[special attack]]. It can be toggled within the [[settings]] tab of the control panel.

[[File:Activating quick prayers.gif|left]]
[[Quick prayers]] can be setup by right clicking the prayer data orb, which can then be toggled on and off by clicking on it.

[[File:Run energy orb.gif|left]]
Run energy can also be toggled on and off by clicking on it, allowing to the player to either run or walk.

[[File:Special attack orb.png|left]]
The special attack orb shows the amount of special attack energy remaining. It can be clicked to enable your special attack in non-PvP areas.
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<gallery>
Poison hitpoints minimap.png|A player that has been [[poison]]ed will change your hitpoints background into a '''{{Colour|#1FAA00|green}}''' colour.
Venom hitpoints minimap.png|A player that has been [[venom]]ed will change your hitpoints background into a '''{{Colour|#003F30|dark green-blue}}''' colour.
Disease hitpoints minimap.png|A player that has been [[disease]]d will change your hitpoints background into a '''{{Colour|#E0BE00|yellow}}''' colour.
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===Wiki lookup===
[[File:Wiki lookup.png|left]]

Right clicking the [[Wiki lookup]] icon displays two options: 
*The Lookup-entity option, which when clicked, allows players to click on an NPC, item or object to open the relevant Wiki page, if one is available, in the player's default web browser.
*The Search option, allows players to enter a term in the chatbox and search the Wiki for any relevant pages. Players can also search by typing "::wiki (search term)" in the chatbox.

==Control Panel==
The '''control panel''' is the interface that surrounds the side panel of the player.

===Combat Options===
{{main|Combat Options}}
[[File:Combat icon.png|left]]
The '''Combat Options''' tab shows different attack styles that each weapon provides.

Within the interface also lies [[Auto Retaliate]], which a toggle to whether or not if the player should attack back against their opponent. The [[special attack]] button can also be found here, where different weapons may possess a special attack and can be triggered by clicking on the button.

===Skills===
{{main|Skills}}
[[File:Stats icon.png|left]]
The '''Skills''' tab show the players current [[skill]] levels along with their [[total level]].

Clicking each skill will open an interface showing perks that a player may unlock on certain levels with their level requirements. The skills tab will also show any current skill buffs or debuffs.

===Character Summary===
{{main|Character Summary}}
[[File:Character Summary icon.png|left]]
The '''[[Character Summary]]''' tab shows an interface that displays various statistics of the player's account.

[[File:Quest point icon.png|left]]
The '''[[Quest List]]''' tab shows players the current list of quests available in ''Old School RuneScape''. Quests that are shown in '''{{Colour|#BF0000|red}}''' indicate a quest that has not been started. Quests in '''{{Colour|#E0BE00|yellow}}''' indicate a quest that has been started, but not completed. Quests in '''{{Colour|#1FAA00|green}}''' indicate a quest that has been completed.

[[File:Achievement Diaries icon.png|left]]
The '''[[Achievement Diary]]''' tab shows a list of 12 areas within [[Gielinor]]. Each diary has a set of easy, medium, hard and elite tasks. When completing a task set in an area, players are awarded an item along with unique perks.

[[File:Kourend Favour icon.png|left]]
The '''[[Kourend Favour]]''' tab shows the percentage of favour the player has within a city in [[Great Kourend]]. It allows players to view favour-gaining tasks and milestones for gaining a certain percentage of favour. It also has a toggle in which allows the interface to be displayed in the top-middle of the game client whenever the player is in [[Great Kourend]].

===Inventory===
{{main|Inventory}}
[[File:Inventory.png|left]]
The '''Inventory''' tab shows all the items that the player is carrying. Players can carry up to 28 items (not noted/stackable) and an additional 11 in worn equipment. Non-stackable/non-noted items and worn equipment contribute to the player's [[weight]].

===Worn Equipment===
{{main|Worn Equipment}}
[[File:Worn equipment.png|left]]
The '''Worn Equipment''' tab shows all the [[equipment]] that the player is currently wearing or wielding. The equipped inventory is divided into 11 slots for each area of the body that some piece of equipment can be worn on.

===Prayer===
{{main|Prayer}}
[[File:Prayer tab icon.png|left]]
The '''Prayer''' tab shows all the available [[prayers]] the player can use, along with their current remaining prayer points.

===Spellbook===
{{main|Spellbook}}[[File:Spellbook.png|left]]
The '''Spellbook''' tab shows all the [[spells]] available to the player. Spells are greyed out if they lack the [[magic]] level required to cast the spell.

There are four spellbooks:
[[File:Standard spellbook.png|left]][[Standard spellbook]] (default)
[[File:Ancient spellbook.png|left]][[Ancient spellbook]] (requires [[Desert Treasure]] quest)
[[File:Lunar spellbook.png|left]][[Lunar spellbook]] (requires [[Lunar Diplomacy]] quest; [[Dream Mentor]] for full access)
[[File:Arceuus spellbook.png|left]][[Arceuus spellbook]] (requires 60% [[Arceuus]] favour and completion of [[A Kingdom Divided]] for full access)

===Chat-channel===
{{main|Chat-channel}}
[[File:Chat-channel.png|left]]
The '''Chat-channel''' tab is a feature in which players can chat with other players within both ''Old School RuneScape'' and ''{{RSL|RuneScape}}'' across all [[world]]s. In order for players to send messages to the chat-channel, they must add a forward slash (/) prefix before their message.

[[File:Your Clan icon.png|left]]
The '''Your Clan''' tab shows your [[clan]]. In order to send messages, type (//) or (/c) before the message.

[[File:View_another_clan_icon.png|left]]
The '''View another clan''' tab shows others [[clan]]s. In order to send messages, type (///) or (/g) before the message.

[[File:Grouping icon.png|left]]
The '''[[Grouping]]''' tab shows different minigames to which a player can teleport to the entrance of the selected minigame, as well as the option to join the official [[Chat-channel]] of said minigame.

===Friends List===
{{main|Friends List}}
[[File:Friends List.png|left]]
The '''Friends List''' tab is used to add other players to the list, to which they can send private messages. If a player's private chat is set to "off", then they will always appear as offline and it will not be possible to send them a private message. If their private chat is set to "friends", then only people on their friends list will be able to send them private messages.

{{main|Ignore List}}
[[File:Ignore List.png|left]] The '''Ignore List''' tab is accessed by clicking the button on the top-right of the friends list. It shows the list of ignored players which hides all their messages and prevents them from entering the player's [[chat-channel]].

===Account Management===
{{main|Account Management}}
[[File:Account Management.png|left]]
The '''Account Management''' tab shows information relating to the account's membership, messages received through the Message Centre and display name. It also has quick links to ''Old School RuneScape'' website and customer support.

===Logout===
{{main|Logout button}}
[[File:Logout.png|left]]
The '''Logout''' tab contains a button that is used to log out of ''Old School RuneScape'', which when clicked, takes the players to the [[Main Menu|log-in screen]].

Within the logout interface, there is a [[world switcher]] button, which allows the player to switch freely between worlds.

===Settings===
{{main|Settings}}
[[File:Settings.png|left]]
The '''Settings''' tab allows players to change various settings within the game, including display, audio, chat and control settings.

The [[Old School bond]]s interface can also be found here, which allows players to deposit and withdraw bonds that the player has purchased.

===Emotes===
{{main|Emotes}}
[[File:Emotes button.png|left]]
The '''Emotes''' tab show various different selection of movements that the player can perform. Some emotes are already unlocked by default and locked ones can be unlocked through [[random event]]s, [[quests]], the [[Stronghold of Security]], [[holiday events]] or by possessing a [[skillcape]].

===Music Player===
{{main|Music Player}}
[[File:Music.png|left]]
The '''Music Player''' tab shows different soundtracks within the game, which will play when a player is in a certain location in ''Old School RuneScape''. Players can also click on songs that are highlighted in '''{{Colour|#1FAA00|green}}''' to play them. Titles in '''{{Colour|#BF0000|red}}''' have not been unlocked, and thus cannot be played. There are a total of {{Globals|music tracks}} music tracks.

==Chat Interface==
{{main|Chat Interface}}
The chat interface is what the player uses to communicate with other players and see what other players are saying. You can use prefixes such as red: or wave: to change the way the text will appear over your character. You can also talk to NPCs on this interface, private message, and engage in a [[chat-channel]].
[[File:Chat Interface.png|left]]
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===Commands===
{{main|Chat_Interface#Commands}}

==Changes==
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{{Subject changes
|date = 18 May 2022
|update = Poll 76 Improvements
|poll = 
|change = * Fixed an issue that occurred when teleporting with items in the Drag State.
* Items no longer drag or drift in the Inventory when preselecting an item and moving it.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 22 November 2018
|update = Bird Nest Balancing and PvP Changes
|change = The Store orb on mobile has been shifted slightly to reduce its overlapping.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 28 April 2016
|update = Calling Pets & Deadman Death
|poll = Old School Content Poll 41: Bank placeholders & Skillcapes
|change = Call pet button has been added to force your follower to appear next to you.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 17 September 2015
|update = Angler's Outfit & Slayer
|poll = 
|change = An in-game report form has been added by right-clicking the report button at the bottom of the chat box.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 20 August 2015
|update = Boss slayer & total worlds
|change = * The welcome screen will no longer appear when logging in within the wilderness.
* Clicking on the compass by your minimap will now cause your camera to face north.
* The camera height now moves up slightly as you zoom in to keep the character in the correct position on the screen.
* You will now no longer see XP drops upon login under certain circumstances.
* Spider webs on ceilings will no longer distort at certain camera angles.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 11 June 2015
|update = Clear Private Chat & More
|change = Fixed an issue with line breaks on some interfaces.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 4 June 2015
|update = Resizable Mode
|poll = Old School Content Poll 32: Resizable Mode
|change = 
* Resizable mode has been added and can be enabled in game.
* Three different interface options have been added for resizable mode: background transparency, stone button style and chat box transparency.
* It's not possible to hide your chat box and inventory by clicking on the currently selected tab.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 21 May 2015
|update = World Switcher & RotG (i)
|poll = Old School Content Poll 33
|change = World switcher has been added.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 30 April 2015
|update = Mutagens, Mo & Much More
|change = Equipping certain task related items no longer forces the equipment screen to close.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 23 April 2015
|update = Crystal Halberd Special & More
|poll = Old School Content Poll 32: Resizable Mode
|change = Warnings when trying to drop items valuable items will now appear based on the Grand Exchange value of items rather than the alchemy value.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 25 September 2014
|update = Bounty Hunter Tweaks & Goblins
|change = Added various kingdom management messages to the game filter.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 22 May 2014
|update = Chat update and 'Operate'
|poll = Old School feature poll 19
|change = All the items that have a right-click 'Operate' option when they're equipped have been updated. In particular, teleport jewellery such as the amulet of glory will now offer all its options within the right-click menu, making it far more convenient to use.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 15 May 2014
|update = Coal & gem bags and Attack options
|poll = Old School feature poll 18
|change = 
*Sub menus have been created for Display, Audio, Chat & Control options that are accessed by the 4 tab buttons at the top of the interface.
*New toggles have been added to the interface for roof removal and the stat panel tooltip to show XP remaining to next level.
*You can also now select how to prioritize the Attack option on monsters and other players.
*Now you can choose to make Attack always be the left-click option
*You can also choose to make Attack always be a right-click option. 
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{{Subject changes
|date = 13 February 2014
|update = Valentine's Day
|change = The minimap orb buttons can no longer be clicked while the side-panel interfaces are unavailable, such as during certain cutscenes.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 6 February 2014
|update = Quick-prayers & Loot Broadcast
|poll = Old School feature poll 15: Rejuvenating the Wilderness
|change = <nowiki />
The orbs by the minimap can now be clicked to:
*Toggle [[Energy|run mode]] on or off.
*Choose a selection of [[Prayer#Quick prayers|'quick-prayers']] and toggle them on and off.
*Cure yourself of [[poison]] or [[disease]], provided you are carrying supplies that can do this.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 16 January 2014
|update = Minigame Rewards and Orbs
|poll = Old School feature poll 14: Minigames
|change = The minimap area of the gameframe has been updated with three new icons to show your health, prayer points and run energy.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 2 August 2013
|update = Patch Notes (2 August 2013)
|change = The reboot countdown timer will count down more smoothly.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 20 June 2013
|update = Patch Notes (20 June 2013)
|poll = Old School feature poll 5 – Dom Onion Cave, and more...
|change = You’ll find that you can now right-click report players from chat messages which should make life a bit easier.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 13 June 2013
|update = Patch Notes (13 June 2013)
|change = The reboot countdown timer will now appear in the right place.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 6 June 2013
|update = Patch Notes (6 June 2013)
|change = 
*The text-wrapping in the chatbox will now put names on the correct line more reliably.
*When you are typing a long chat message, the chatbox will now endeavour to show the end of the text.
*The in-game world-switcher interface will now indicate the recommended activities for each world.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 31 May 2013
|update = Patch Notes (31 May 2013)
|poll = Old School feature poll 4 – May 2013
|change = The chatbox now applies text-wrapping to long messages.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 9 May 2013
|update = Patch Notes (9 May 2013)
|poll = Old School feature poll 3 – April 2013
|change = Number input boxes now understand k = thousand and m = million.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 22 March 2013
|update = Patch Notes (22 March 2013)
|poll = Old School feature poll 1 – March 2013
|change = Typing ::toggleroof into the chat box will now toggle between two options for removing roofs from buildings. Roofs will either be hidden or be shown selectively.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 21 March 2013
|update = Patch Notes (21 March 2013)
|poll = Old School feature poll 1 – March 2013
|change = 
*You can toggle the report option by right-clicking on the Report Abuse button.
*Toggle run mode remembered between logins.
*Right-clicking on chat messages from your friends will more easily let you reply to them.
*Pressing 'tab' will reply to the last private message sent to you.
*Pressing 'Enter' will now log you in after typing you username/password on the login screen.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 27 February 2013
|update = Patch Notes (27 February 2013)
|change = The ESC key will once again switch your side-panel to the inventory.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 22 February 2013
|update = Old School RuneScape: Early Access Now Open
|change = This content was included when the ''Old School RuneScape'' servers officially launched.
}}
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==Trivia==
*Within the game cache, there is an unused icon for {{RSL|Follower Details}} ([[File:Follower Details.png]]). This is left over from the original Old School RuneScape backup from August 2007 when the {{RSL|Summoning}} skill was still being developed.{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Ash|url=https://twitter.com/JagexAsh/status/817537442953699328|date=6 January 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.is/8tPNx|archivedate=29 May 2020|quote=[Summoning] was in development in August 2007, and the icon was already in our repository. We've not deleted it.}}

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