In its simplest form, the board shows the static graphics image of shogi board with pieces.

When you do long tap or right click on the board, the context menu will be displayed.

"Rotate the board" will flip the board, as you might want to study the board from Opponent's perspective.

"SFEN to Clipboard" will copy the board's data as SFEN to the clipboard. You can use this data to search Kyokumen.jp

"Save PNG board image" will will save board image in png format.

"Save Kifu" will download the file to your computer with predetermined name of "download.kif". This option is only available if the data loaded with the board comes with Kifu data

If the board has some movement information, then a bar of buttons will be displayed below the board.

There are four buttons and from right to left, they are "return to starting position())", "step backward()", "advance one move()" and "go to end of moves( )"

Just to step forward, you can also click or tap anywhere on the right half of the board area instead of clicking the forward button. Likewise, use the left half of the board area to step back one move.

As you follow the movement, Kifu notation from underlining kifu record will be shown at bottom-right of the board.

When There are alternate moves in the board data two more buttons( ) and ) will be added to the button-bar. You can fast-forward or rewind to the nearest branch point.

Branch selector (drop down list of next move) will be also shown right next to the button-bar, asking viewer to select next move.

There are two modes of dropdown. It usually shows main branch as a default and you can simply select this main move by either clicking on the board or clicking forward button.

In "Quiz mode", the Selector window shows "Next Move". In this case, you have to open the drop down list and select your next move.

If Kifu is commented, the comment will be displaye either on the side of the board or a comment window will be added to the board, depending on page arrangement.

Again, you can use Skip-to-Branch " " button to advance to the next branch point.

On-hand pieces will be shown along the top and bottome edge of the board.