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Press {{kbd|ctrl|a}} to '''repeat previous command'''. | Press {{kbd|ctrl|a}} to '''repeat previous command'''. | ||
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| − | == | + | == Common uses == |
| + | * Wands can be quickly [[Wrest|wrested]] by zapping them once and then holding down {{kbd|ctrl|a}} until something interesting happens. (As always when holding down keys in NetHack, this should be done only in a safe location.) | ||
* Repeatedly #[[untrap]]ping a box to make sure it is safe to open becomes much less annoying with this command: you can do the #untrap {{kbd|>}} sequence once, then just press {{kbd|ctrl|a}}, {{kbd|y}} repeatedly. | * Repeatedly #[[untrap]]ping a box to make sure it is safe to open becomes much less annoying with this command: you can do the #untrap {{kbd|>}} sequence once, then just press {{kbd|ctrl|a}}, {{kbd|y}} repeatedly. | ||
| − | * When #[[dip]]ping potions into a fountain or pool to [[blank]] them, it is usually necessary to dip them twice. {{kbd|ctrl|a}} can be used to dip them the second time. | + | * When #[[dip]]ping potions into a fountain or pool to [[blank]] them, it is usually necessary to dip them twice. {{kbd|ctrl|a}}, {{kbd|y}} can be used to dip them the second time. |
* Ranged weapons can be fired in the same direction for several turns in a row with the repeat command; this saves one to two keystrokes. | * Ranged weapons can be fired in the same direction for several turns in a row with the repeat command; this saves one to two keystrokes. | ||
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The repeat command interacts rather strangely with spellcasting: pressing {{kbd|ctrl|a}} after casting a directional spell will bring up the casting menu to select a spell again (as if you just pressed {{kbd|Z}}), but when you select a spell, it will be cast in the same direction as your previous cast. | The repeat command interacts rather strangely with spellcasting: pressing {{kbd|ctrl|a}} after casting a directional spell will bring up the casting menu to select a spell again (as if you just pressed {{kbd|Z}}), but when you select a spell, it will be cast in the same direction as your previous cast. | ||
| − | + | If you try to repeat an {{kbd|E}} {{kbd|-}} command, nothing will happen the first time you press {{kbd|ctrl|a}}, and the second time you press it you will be told, "You don't have that object." This is probably a bug. | |
| + | The repeat command is only available if NetHack was compiled with the REDO compile-time option (but this should be the case on nearly all installations). | ||
[[Category:Commands]] | [[Category:Commands]] | ||
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- For repeating a command multiple times, see numeric prefix.
Press ctrl + a to repeat previous command.
Common uses
- Wands can be quickly wrested by zapping them once and then holding down ctrl + a until something interesting happens. (As always when holding down keys in NetHack, this should be done only in a safe location.)
- Repeatedly #untrapping a box to make sure it is safe to open becomes much less annoying with this command: you can do the #untrap > sequence once, then just press ctrl + a, y repeatedly.
- When #dipping potions into a fountain or pool to blank them, it is usually necessary to dip them twice. ctrl + a, y can be used to dip them the second time.
- Ranged weapons can be fired in the same direction for several turns in a row with the repeat command; this saves one to two keystrokes.
Limitations
The repeat command interacts rather strangely with spellcasting: pressing ctrl + a after casting a directional spell will bring up the casting menu to select a spell again (as if you just pressed Z), but when you select a spell, it will be cast in the same direction as your previous cast.
If you try to repeat an E - command, nothing will happen the first time you press ctrl + a, and the second time you press it you will be told, "You don't have that object." This is probably a bug.
The repeat command is only available if NetHack was compiled with the REDO compile-time option (but this should be the case on nearly all installations).
