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D4 wryyyy: Added link to Far Look

2022-02-18T15:46:12Z

Added link to Far Look

Paxed: /* Cursor select */ more doc

2019-03-29T13:56:30Z

‎Cursor select: more doc

TK: "?" instructions update

2018-05-30T18:45:12Z

"?" instructions update

ChasonBot at 06:42, 22 December 2015

2015-12-22T06:42:42Z

Tahc: m

2012-09-07T02:04:31Z

Tahc: {{Keyboard Commands}}

2012-09-07T02:04:07Z

Tjr: /* ASCII symbol legend */ Unset the help option to avoid this prompt.

2011-05-15T13:51:29Z

‎ASCII symbol legend: Unset the help option to avoid this prompt.

Tjr: /* Reading the encyclopedia */ If you look things up, you ''consult'' the encyclopedia. Reading could be anything.

2010-03-18T19:27:40Z

‎Reading the encyclopedia: If you look things up, you ''consult'' the encyclopedia. Reading could be anything.

Alysdexia at 18:00, 18 March 2010

2010-03-18T18:00:12Z

Paxed: kbd

2009-09-14T06:29:44Z

kbd

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	[[Category:Commands]]		[[Category:Commands]]
	{{nethack-343}}		{{nethack-343}}
		+
		+	==See Also==
		+	[[Far look]] {{kbd\|;}}

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     ';' describe current spot, stop looking at things;
   Type Space or Escape when you're done.
 ===ASCII symbol legend===

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   Please move the cursor to an unknown object. (For instructions type a ?)
 If you press {{kbd|?}} for movement instructions, the following help text is displayed:
-  Use [2468] to move the cursor to an unknown object.
+  Use 'h', 'j', 'k', 'l' to move the cursor to an unknown object.
-  Use [HJKL] to move the cursor 8 units at a time.
+  Use 'H', 'J', 'K', 'L' to fast-move the cursor, 8 units at a time.
-  Or enter a background symbol (ex. <).
+  Or enter a background symbol (ex. '<').
-  Type a . or , or ; or : when you are at the right place.
+ Use '@' to move the cursor on yourself.
   Type Space or Escape when you're done.

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	This command can be quite helpful to new players still learning what some of the symbols represent. This is especially true when facing unfamiliar monsters. Cursor select can be used to tell if detected creatures are [[peaceful]]. It can also be helpful in verifying that you have acquired detection abilities such as [[telepathy]]—this can be used to help [[identify]] an [[amulet of ESP]] or a [[ring of warning]], for instance.		This command can be quite helpful to new players still learning what some of the symbols represent. This is especially true when facing unfamiliar monsters. Cursor select can be used to tell if detected creatures are [[peaceful]]. It can also be helpful in verifying that you have acquired detection abilities such as [[telepathy]]—this can be used to help [[identify]] an [[amulet of ESP]] or a [[ring of warning]], for instance.
	[[Category:Commands]]		[[Category:Commands]]
		+	{{nethack-343}}

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 * Displaying the [[encyclopedia]] entry for a given symbol or topic
-−
 ==Usage==
 When you press {{kbd|/}}, first you will be given an opportunity to ''far look'' using cursor select:

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		+	{{Keyboard Commands}}
	{{kbd\|/}} is the '''what is''' [[commands\|command]]. It has several functions for providing [[you]] with more information about the game. These functions include:		{{kbd\|/}} is the '''what is''' [[commands\|command]]. It has several functions for providing [[you]] with more information about the game. These functions include:
	* Activating the [[far look]] mechanic to examine things on the map		* Activating the [[far look]] mechanic to examine things on the map

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 * Choosing '''y''' displays the encylopedia information for your selection
 * Choosing '''n''' lets you select another object with the cursor
-You can also get the symbol legend for a character if you choose '''no''' to cursor select, and then type a single character. In this case you will not be prompted for more information, because there could be different encyclopedia entries for the things that symbol represents.
+Unset the [[Options#help|help option]] to avoid this prompt. You can also get the symbol legend for a character if you choose '''no''' to cursor select, and then type a single character. In this case you will not be prompted for more information, because there could be different encyclopedia entries for the things that symbol represents.
 Compare selecting a [[staircase]] with cursor select:

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   <     a staircase up or a ladder up
-===Reading the encyclopedia===
+===Consulting the encyclopedia===
 Choosing '''yes''' when asked for ''more info'', or typing in a complete word or phrase when asked to ''specify what'', will display the encyclopedia entry for that subject. Usually this is a lore reference from a real-world source (which may not be 100% accurate in NetHack), a brief writeup by the [[devteam]], or even a funny quote.  If there is nothing in the encylopedia for the phrase you entered, you will be told:
   I don't have any information on those things.

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 * Choosing '''y''' displays the encylopedia information for your selection
 * Choosing '''n''' lets you select another object with the cursor
-You can also get the symbol legend for a character if you choose 'no' to cursor select, and then type a single character. In this case you will not be prompted for more information, because there could be different encyclopedia entries for the things that symbol represents.
+You can also get the symbol legend for a character if you choose '''no''' to cursor select, and then type a single character. In this case you will not be prompted for more information, because there could be different encyclopedia entries for the things that symbol represents.
 Compare selecting a [[staircase]] with cursor select:
   <     a staircase up or a ladder up (staircase up)
   '''More info? [yn] (n)'''
-... vs. typing '<' ...
+... vs. typing '''<''' ...
   '''Specify what? (type the word) <'''
   <     a staircase up or a ladder up
-===Consulting the encyclopedia===
+===Reading the encyclopedia===
-Choosing 'yes' when asked for ''more info'', or typing in a complete word or phrase when asked to ''specify what'', will display the encyclopedia entry for that subject. Usually this is a lore reference from a real-world source (which may not be 100% accurate in NetHack), a brief writeup by the [[devteam]], or even a funny quote.  If there is nothing in the encylopedia for the phrase you entered, you will be told:
+Choosing '''yes''' when asked for ''more info'', or typing in a complete word or phrase when asked to ''specify what'', will display the encyclopedia entry for that subject. Usually this is a lore reference from a real-world source (which may not be 100% accurate in NetHack), a brief writeup by the [[devteam]], or even a funny quote.  If there is nothing in the encylopedia for the phrase you entered, you will be told:
   I don't have any information on those things.
 The encyclopedia has information about a vast array of subjects.  It is possible to be very specific when requesting information.  Compare the following examples:
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         [ Fog, by Carl Sandburg ]
-== Strategy ==
+==Strategy==
-This command can be quite helpful to new players still learning what some of the symbols represent. This is especially true when facing unfamiliar monsters.  Cursor select can be used to tell if detected creatures are [[peaceful]].  It can also be helpful in verifying that you have acquired detection abilities such as [[telepathy]] -- this can be used to help [[identify]] an [[amulet of ESP]] or a [[ring of warning]], for instance.
+This command can be quite helpful to new players still learning what some of the symbols represent. This is especially true when facing unfamiliar monsters.  Cursor select can be used to tell if detected creatures are [[peaceful]].  It can also be helpful in verifying that you have acquired detection abilities such as [[telepathy]]—this can be used to help [[identify]] an [[amulet of ESP]] or a [[ring of warning]], for instance.
 [[Category:Commands]]

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-'''[/]''' is the '''what is''' [[commands|command]].  It has several functions for providing [[you]] with more information about the game. These functions include:
+{{kbd|/}} is the '''what is''' [[commands|command]].  It has several functions for providing [[you]] with more information about the game. These functions include:
 * Activating the [[far look]] mechanic to examine things on the map
 * Displaying information about what a given [[ASCII|ASCII symbol]] represents
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 ==Usage==
-When you press [/], first you will be given an opportunity to ''far look'' using cursor select:
+When you press {{kbd|/}}, first you will be given an opportunity to ''far look'' using cursor select:
   '''Specify unknown object by cursor? [ynq] (q)'''
 * Choosing '''y''' will allow you to move to a symbol on the map using the movement keys
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 If you choose to specify an object with the cursor, you will see:
   Please move the cursor to an unknown object. (For instructions type a ?)
-If you press [?] for movement instructions, the following help text is displayed:
+If you press {{kbd|?}} for movement instructions, the following help text is displayed:
   Use [2468] to move the cursor to an unknown object.
   Use [HJKL] to move the cursor 8 units at a time.
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 == Strategy ==
 This command can be quite helpful to new players still learning what some of the symbols represent. This is especially true when facing unfamiliar monsters.  Cursor select can be used to tell if detected creatures are [[peaceful]].  It can also be helpful in verifying that you have acquired detection abilities such as [[telepathy]] -- this can be used to help [[identify]] an [[amulet of ESP]] or a [[ring of warning]], for instance.
 [[Category:Commands]]