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You need a '''keyboard''' to play ''[[NetHack]]''. This becomes of concern when you try to port NetHack to some platform that does not normally have a keyboard.
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''[[NetHack]]'' is played using a '''keyboard'''. This becomes of concern when you try to port ''NetHack'' to some platform that does not normally have a keyboard. Some [[window port]]s also let you use a [[mouse]]; ''NetHack'' will convert your mouse clicks into equivalent key presses.
  
For an overview of the various characters that you may type, see [[ASCII]]. Our [[ASCII]] page has links for most of the characters.
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[[File:Keyboard shortcuts.svg|center|600px]]
  
Some [[window port]]s also let you use a [[mouse]]. NetHack will convert your mouse clicks into equivalent key presses.
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For an overview of the various characters that you may type, see [[ASCII]].
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The following keyboard layout shows all non-debug commands (click to view larger):
  
The following keyboard layout shows all but the debug commands (click to view larger):
 
[[File:Keyboard shortcuts.svg|center|600px]]
 
 
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[[Category:User interface]]
 
[[Category:User interface]]

Latest revision as of 11:48, 19 December 2021

Keyboard commands
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Q W E R T Y U I O P { } |
q w e r t y u i o p [ ] \
A S D F G H J K L : "
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Z X C V B N M < > ?
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q w e r t u i o p Alt
a s d f j l Alt
c v n m ? Alt
A C R T O Alt
a c d o p r t [ Ctrl

NetHack is played using a keyboard. This becomes of concern when you try to port NetHack to some platform that does not normally have a keyboard. Some window ports also let you use a mouse; NetHack will convert your mouse clicks into equivalent key presses.

Keyboard shortcuts.svg

For an overview of the various characters that you may type, see ASCII.

The following keyboard layout shows all non-debug commands (click to view larger):

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