Standard plugins installed by default include FTP, Windows network, extensible archive file support and temporary panel (sandbox) virtual file systems, a process list, print manager, filename case converter, and several editor plugins to format, wrap, and otherwise alter text. The file panels and the command prompt are both active at the same time (they are interacted with using different keys), and most features can be accessed using keyboard shortcuts (the key bar at the bottom displays the function key actions for the currently held down modifier keys).įar's standard functionality can be greatly extended with macros (written in Lua scripting language, primarily used to record keypress sequences) and plugins. The file panels support wildcard selection, advanced filtering, sorting and highlighting. Panels may be fully customized as to which columns are shown and in which order, and operations may be done to and from either panel. Its standard functionality can be expanded with macros (which allow scripting) and plugins.įar Manager's default interface combines two file panels with a command prompt.

Far Manager features an internal viewer and editor, customizable user menus, tree views, file search, compare, integrated help, and a task switcher for its tools.

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