> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-windows-client-guide/parallels-client-overview.md).

# Parallels Client Overview

Starting with Parallels RAS 19.3.1, Parallels Client for Windows allows you to choose between modern and classic user interfaces:

* Modern interface streamlines the experience and makes it easier to access all your RAS resources in one place. In this guide, all actions are specific to the modern interface unless stated otherwise.
* Classic interface brings the familiar Parallels Client layout of Parallels Client 19.3 and earlier.

You can switch between the modern and classic interfaces in [global options](/landing/ras-windows-client-guide/using-parallels-client-for-windows/configure-global-options.md).

**Modern interface**

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The modern interface is divided into the following sections (from left to right, top to bottom):

* **Navigation** button. Allows switching between different RAS and RDP connections.
* [Main menu](/landing/ras-windows-client-guide/using-parallels-client-for-windows/using-a-ras-connection/launching-published-resources-modern-interface.md). Allows performing popular actions with RAS and RDP connections.
* [**Favorite** and **All apps** tabs](/landing/ras-windows-client-guide/using-parallels-client-for-windows/using-a-ras-connection/launching-published-resources-modern-interface.md). Contain published applications and desktops you can connect to.
* **Sort** button. Allows sorting published resources in different ways.
* **View** button. Allows switching between list and table view for published resources.
* [**Manage connection** menu](/landing/ras-windows-client-guide/using-parallels-client-for-windows/using-a-ras-connection/launching-published-resources-modern-interface.md). Allows performing actions specific to the selected RAS connection.
* **Search** button. Allows searching for specific resources.
* Resource navigation and breadcrumbs. Allows quick navigation between published folders.
* Resource area. Shows published resources.

**Classic interface**

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Classic interface is divided into the following sections (from left to right, top to bottom):

* Main menu. Allows performing all actions on RAS and RDP connections and resources.
* Resource navigation and breadcrumbs. Allows quick navigation between published folders.
* Search bar. Allows searching for specific resources.
* Connections tree. Allows navigation between connections and published folders.
* Resource area. Shows published resources.


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