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40d:Controls

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This document contains a list of the default controls for Dwarf Fortress as of version v0.27.169.32a. Controls may be configured manually through the use of the Esc↓↓Enter menu or by editing the file data/init/interface.txt, but this is not recommended for new players.

Controls are usually listed on the bottom of the window or next to the respective option when you have opened a menu.

Arrows are shown on the edges of the screen if more options are available beyond the screen. Use the Interface keys to scroll through the list of options.

For purposes of the game, note that any key designated in uppercase means to hold Shift while tapping that key. For instance, V means to press Shift+v.

Interface

  • + - Next option / Increase quantity
  • - - Previous option / Decrease quantity
  • * - Next page
  • / - Previous page
  • ↑ - Next option
  • ↓ - Previous option
  • ← - Next column
  • → - Previous column
  • PgUp - Next page/screen
  • PgDn - Previous page/screen

When it is possible to scroll the map while a menu is open, the arrow keys cannot be used to select menu options; instead, the +, -, *, and / keys are repurposed to allow selection from menus.

  • ? - Help
  • ; - Movies / Stop Recording
  • ;l - Load a Moving Record
  • ;p - Play the Active Moving Record
  • ;r - Start Recording (overwrites active record)
  • ;s - Save the Active Moving Record
  • Tab - Change mode
  • Esc - Options
  • Space - Cancel
  • Enter - Select

World

Move cursor / scroll map:

Home
Northwest 		↑
North 		PgUp
Northeast
←
West 		  →
East
End
Southwest 		↓
South 		PgDn
Southeast

Or, with the numeric keypad:

7
Northwest 		8
North 		9
Northeast
4
West 		  6
East
1
Southwest 		2
South 		3
Southeast

Hold Shift while pressing the above keys to move the cursor very rapidly. Note that some users may experience "stuck keys" and other glitches unless Num Lock is off.

  • > - Up a level (Z-Axis)
  • < - Down a level (Z-Axis)
  • Ctrl5 - Down a level (Z-Axis)
  • Shift5 - (Not working) Up a level (Z-Axis)

Fortress

  • a - View Announcements
  • b - Site a Building
  • c - View Civilizations
  • d - Designations
  • D - Depot Access (appears when depot is built)
  • [e]
  • [f]
  • [g]
  • h - Hot Keys
  • i - Zones
  • [j]
  • k - Look Around
  • [l]
  • m - Military
  • n - Nobles and Administrators
  • o - Set Orders and Options
  • p - Stockpiles
  • q - Set Building Tasks/Prefs
  • r - View Rooms/Buildings
  • [s]
  • t - View Items in Buildings
  • [u]
  • v - View Units
  • V - Visualize (3D view)
    • + - Zoom / pan in
    • - - Zoom / pan out
    • * - Rotate 45° clockwise
    • / - Rotate 45° counterclockwise
  • [w]
  • x - Squads
  • [y]
  • z - Status
  • Space - Pause/Resume
  • Tab - Move Menu/Map
  • . - Advance time by one-step (while paused)

Building List

Building Placement

  • h - Decrease width
  • k - Increase width
  • m - Decrease height
  • u - Increase height

Designation List

  • a - Carve Fortifications
  • [b]
  • c - Reclaim Items/Buildings
  • d - Mine
  • [e]
  • f - Forbid Items/Buildings
  • [g]
  • h - Channel
  • i - Up/Down Stairway
  • j - Downward Stairway
  • [k]
  • [l]
  • [m]
  • n - Remove Construction
  • o - Set Traffic Areas
  • p - Gather Plants
  • [q]
  • r - Upward Ramp
  • s - Smooth Stone
  • t - Chop Down Trees
  • u - Upward Stairway
  • v - Toggle Engravings
  • [w]
  • [x]
  • [y]
  • z - Remove Up Stairs/Ramps

Mouse

Some screens also support the mouse, allowing you to use the left button to select options:

Designations
Use the left button to select and place designations, right button to position cursor without designation.
Nobles and Administrators
Status > Stone
Music and Sound
Name Fortress
Name Group
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