Key Description

Number keys (No numpad) 1-9 Trigger the related quick bar slots. This keys works also when a dwarf is under direct control.

F1, F2, F3 Change the game speed to normal (F1), 1.5x (F2), 2x (F3).

F9 Switch between hardware and software cursor. This can be used fix an issue with some AMD drivers.

Escape Open the pause menu.

Close the current menu (craft/equip) if is open.

Cancel selection of the dwarf / exit direct control.

Arrows keys and W A S D Scroll the map or move a dwarf when under direct control. Use W to enter portals while controlling a dwarf.

E Open the equip menu. (Equip)

I Open the craft menu. (Inventory)

P Pause the game.

H Move camera to base. (Home)

T Open the task book.

C Open the technology tree.

Space Select next dwarf.

Mouse wheel Change zoom level.

Right Click or (Shift + Click) Mine/chop multiple blocks at the same time. Right Click also works when controlling a dwarf.

Double-Click Double-Click an item in the craft menu will shows its details.

Double-Click an item in the equip menu will equip the dwarf with this item.

Double-Click an item while it is on the craft table to spread it to adjacent cells.

Double-Click a door/hatch to open/close it without using the context menu.

Alt (Command on Mac) + Enter Switch between full screen and window mode.

Ctrl + Click Fill a whole table with a selected food item.

Ctrl + R Send dwarfs with health under 70% to sleep (Rest)

Ctrl + E Send starving dwarfs to eat (Eat)

Ctrl + T Send dwarfs with the equivalent combat skills to occupy all available training machines.