Installing ElvUI, a popular user interface modification for World of Warcraft, can enhance your gaming experience by providing a customizable and streamlined interface. Below, I'll guide you through the process of installing ElvUI on both Windows and macOS.
Installing ElvUI on Windows:
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Download the ElvUI AddOn:
- Visit the official ElvUI website (https://www.tukui.org/download.php?ui=elvui).
- Click on the "Download" button to download the ElvUI ZIP file to your computer.
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Extract the ZIP file:
- Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded ZIP file (usually in your Downloads folder).
- Right-click on the ZIP file and select "Extract All" to extract its contents.
- Choose a destination folder for the extracted files (e.g., your World of Warcraft AddOns folder).
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Move the ElvUI folder to the AddOns folder:
- Open File Explorer and navigate to your World of Warcraft directory.
- Inside the World of Warcraft directory, locate the "Interface" folder, then the "AddOns" folder.
- Drag the extracted "ElvUI" folder from step 2 into the "AddOns" folder.
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Launch World of Warcraft:
- Open the Battle.net launcher and log in to your World of Warcraft account.
- Select your WoW account and click "Play" to launch the game.
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Enable ElvUI in-game:
- Once you're in the game, log in to your character.
- Open the AddOns menu by typing
/ecor clicking the "AddOns" button on the character selection screen. - Find "ElvUI" in the list of addons and make sure it's enabled by checking the box next to its name.
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Customize your UI:
- With ElvUI enabled, you can now customize your user interface to your liking using the
/eccommand or by clicking the "ElvUI" button on the minimap.
- With ElvUI enabled, you can now customize your user interface to your liking using the
Installing ElvUI on macOS:
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Download the ElvUI AddOn:
- Visit the official ElvUI website (https://www.tukui.org/download.php?ui=elvui).
- Click on the "Download" button to download the ElvUI ZIP file to your computer.
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Extract the ZIP file:
- Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded ZIP file (usually in your Downloads folder).
- Double-click the ZIP file to extract its contents.
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Move the ElvUI folder to the AddOns folder:
- Open Finder and navigate to your World of Warcraft directory.
- Inside the World of Warcraft directory, locate the "Interface" folder, then the "AddOns" folder.
- Drag the extracted "ElvUI" folder from step 2 into the "AddOns" folder.
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Launch World of Warcraft:
- Open the Battle.net launcher and log in to your World of Warcraft account.
- Select your WoW account and click "Play" to launch the game.
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Enable ElvUI in-game:
- Once you're in the game, log in to your character.
- Open the AddOns menu by typing
/ecor clicking the "AddOns" button on the character selection screen. - Find "ElvUI" in the list of addons and make sure it's enabled by checking the box next to its name.
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Customize your UI:
- With ElvUI enabled, you can now customize your user interface to your liking using the
/eccommand or by clicking the "ElvUI" button on the minimap.
- With ElvUI enabled, you can now customize your user interface to your liking using the
Final Thoughts:
Installing ElvUI is relatively straightforward on both Windows and macOS. By following the steps outlined above, you can enhance your World of Warcraft experience with a sleek and customizable user interface. Experiment with different settings and layouts to find the configuration that works best for you. Happy gaming!