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==Action Bar Basics== | ==Action Bar Basics== | ||
The '''Action Bar''' is the left-most part of the [[Interface Bar]] at the bottom of the screen, and is used as a ready source for command shortcuts ([[Ability|abilities]] and [[spell]]s). | The '''Action Bar''' is the left-most part of the [[Interface Bar]] at the bottom of the screen, and is used as a ready source for command shortcuts ([[Ability|abilities]] and [[spell]]s). A player may drag and drop icons into the Action Bar in order to create a customized interface. Experienced players will give great attention to the layout of their Action Bar(s), as it represents the primary means of interface in combat, and is critical in allowing for quick action in an environment where 1-3 seconds delay can mean the difference between victory or a [[wipe]]. | ||
*To the right of the command shortcuts are <font color="gold">gold</font> up (<font color="gold">↑</font>) and down (<font color="gold">↓</font>) arrows to switch to alternate Action Bars (see below). | *To the right of the command shortcuts are <font color="gold">gold</font> up (<font color="gold">↑</font>) and down (<font color="gold">↓</font>) arrows to switch to alternate Action Bars (see below). | ||
When you learn a new rank of an ability or spell, all buttons on your currently active spec's action bars which previously used the highest available rank will be updated to use the new highest rank. Buttons which used [[downranking|downranked]] versions of spells and abilities and buttons on your inactive spec's skill bars will not be updated. | When you learn a new rank of an ability or spell, all buttons on your currently active spec's action bars, which previously used the highest available rank, will be updated to use the new highest rank. Buttons which used [[downranking|downranked]] versions of spells and abilities, and buttons on your inactive spec's skill bars will not be updated. | ||
==Additional Action Bars== | ==Additional Action Bars== | ||