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| There are two selectable program interfaces with plenty of configuration options in WinSCP. | There are two selectable program interfaces with plenty of configuration options in WinSCP. | ||
| - | //**Whatever**// | + | ===== Changing User Interfaces ===== |
| + | During [[installation]], you will have the first chance to select your preferred user interface. You may want to change your [[ui_pref_interface|preference]] later. | ||
| ===== Norton Commander Interface ===== | ===== Norton Commander Interface ===== | ||
| - | The [[ui_commander|first one]] is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transfered between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. . | + | The [[ui_commander|first one]] is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transfered between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. |
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| ===== Choosing the Right User Interface ===== | ===== Choosing the Right User Interface ===== | ||
| If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may wish to select the [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]] as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However if you are used to the concept of Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Servant Salamander), choose this one. [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching your mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. You may read more about so called [[&ofm|OFM - Orthodox File Managers]]. | If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may wish to select the [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]] as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However if you are used to the concept of Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Servant Salamander), choose this one. [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching your mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. You may read more about so called [[&ofm|OFM - Orthodox File Managers]]. | ||
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