#### 4.9.5 FastGUI

Syntax: `FastGUI [0|1]`
Abbreviation: `FG`

sets the fast graphical user interface flag. When this flag is true, `ne` tries to print as little as possible while displaying menus and the status bar. In particular, menu items are highlighted by the cursor only, the status bar is not highlighted (which allows printing it with fewer characters) and the hexadecimal code is not displayed. This option is only (but very) useful if you are using `ne` through a slow connection.

If you invoke `FastGUI` with no arguments, it will toggle the flag. If you specify 0 or 1, the flag will be set to false or true, respectively.

The `FastGUI` setting is saved in your `~/.ne/.default#ap` file when you use the `SaveDefPrefs` command or the ‘`Save Def Prefs`’ menu. It is not saved by the `SaveAutoPrefs` command.