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[lastofthelight]

So, this is a dumb question; but its been a LONG time since I've played Dwarf Fortress, and as we all know, while you can get used to it, the interface isn't so much 'complex' or 'bad' as ....nonexistent.

Which is to say, I've been playing a fort for two days now and can't, for the !@#!#@@#! life of me, get the screen where it shows an individuals dwarf's skills and labors on/off to show. I can get the huge /dfhack/ list to show, but not the one toady designed. I thought I highlighted the unit and hit 'g' but that doesn't seem to be it, so I must be remember wrong. Anyone help me out? Sorry!

Thanks!

[Argonnek]

Assuming you're using the default key commands, you'll need to press 'v' first, which views the unit and defaults to the skill list, and 'g' if it's showing you another menu, like (h)ealth or something.

Just getting back into the game myself. Hope it goes well for you!

[Dracko81]

v to highlight a dwarf and then cycle through if more than one.

After highlighting p(preferences) than l(labor) to change the labors.
g shows what the dwarf has learnt - which might not include what is an active labor.

[anewaname]

Besides all the other changes that can be made through the 'v' screen and sub-screens, you can also expel dwarfs from your fort, a feature you might not have seen yet, and might find useful with dwarfs that are constantly fighting and wounding others.