RetroHexChat uses a classic mIRC-style layout with retro aesthetics.
Layout
Desktop:
The chat lives in one pinned window on a Windows-style desktop with a taskbar, Start menu, and tray clock.
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, and mute state.
See Also
Desktop & Windows · Conversations · Tab Bar · User List · Toolbar · Edit Menu · Status Bar · Account Dialog · Identity & Presence · Notify List · Timers Dialog · Bot Management
