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Unreal Editor Interface

A breakdown of the Unreal Editor user interface, along with key principles on how the editor works.

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Windows

macOS

Linux

The Basics

If you are new to the editor, it will be useful to acquaint yourself with a few basic concepts regarding the user interface and general workflow. Below are a few primary topics to get your feet wet if you are just starting out.

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Level Editor

An overview of the interface used for the design and construction of game levels and environments.

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Editor Viewports

A guide to navigation techniques and visualization settings for the Unreal Editor viewports.

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Layout Customization

This page describes how to customize the look and feel of the Unreal Editor's user interface by rearranging and docking various panels and tabs.

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In-Editor Testing (Play & Simulate)

Guide to testing levels and gameplay directly in the Editor

Editors, Browsers, and Tools

Not every part of Unreal Editor is exposed by default, as it would simply require too much screen space to show everything. Some parts only show themselves when you attempt to edit a certain type of asset. Others become available when trying to change specific types of properties. Still others exist as ways to make it easier to perform certain operations, such as bringing assets into your levels and environments.

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Project and Asset Access

Property Editing

Settings and Preferences

Video Tutorials

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