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Depending on circumstances, the Windows mouse pointer may change into a

direction arrow indicating where a game playing piece will move on the map if

the mouse is clicked. The Windows pointer also changes into an hour glass when

the program is busy.

Opening Menus: Throughout the manual you are instructed to pull down

menus to open them up and reveal the options they contain. To open a menu

using the mouse, place the mouse pointer on the name of the menu in the menu

bar and press the LMB. If you click the button the menu opens and stays open.

Alternatively, you can press and hold the button, and then drag the pointer down

the list of menu options.

In the Windows version of Civilization, the menu bar may be selected by

pressing the Alt key. Then, individual menus may be opened by pressing the key

for the underlined letter in each menu name. For example, at the map display

note that the letter A is underlined in the name of the Advisors menu. To open

the Advisors menu, press the Alt key and then the A key.

When playing with the DOS keyboard-only interface, a shortcut key can be

used

to open the menus of the menu bar. For a list of these shortcut keys, see the

Technical Supplement.

Menu Choices: Menu options can be selected a variety of ways. The most

common is to choose a menu option, place the mouse pointer on your selection

and click the LMB.

Alternatively, if you open a menu and

simultaneously drag the mouse pointer down,

the options are highlighted individually as you

pass over them. When the option you wish is

highlighted, release the mouse button to make

your selection.

You may also use the keyboard to make menu

selections. Use either the keypad 8 and 2 keys

or the up and down arrow keys to move the

highlight bar through the menu. When your

choice is highlighted, press the enter key to make your selection.

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INTERFACE INTRODUCTION

Civilization was originally developed on an IBM/DOS system, but has been

redesigned for other systems including Windows and the Macintosh. The

following discussion of the interface is specific for the DOS and Windows

versions. Macintosh users should find that the Windows version is almost identical

to theirs. Refer to the Technical Supplement for a description of any additional

interface features specific

to each version.

The interface of Civilization is designed to take advantage of the mouse. The

IBM/DOS version may be played with a keyboard-only interface, but play is

faster if you have a mouse available. (The IBM keyboard-only interface is

discussed in the Technical Supplement for the DOS version.)

The interface operates mainly through two game displays: the map display and

the city display. Each of these displays is described in detail in its own manual

section. Across the top of the map display is a menu bar. From the menus

available here you can reach additional game functions and information not

available from the displays. This menu bar is also available in the Windows and

Macintosh versions when the city display is open.

The interface relies heavily on menus that are

all used in a similar manner. Labeled buttons are

also used in several places to enact commands,

choose between options, or reach further

information.

Using the Mouse: To click the mouse on some

part of the game, move the torch that is the

pointer onto the desired location and click the

correct mouse button.

The IBM mouse has two buttons and the

interface makes a distinction between them. The

left mouse button (LMB) is used to perform actions such as scrolling the map or

activating a unit. The right mouse button (RMB) is used to obtain information.

For example, click the RMB on a map square for a description of the square’s

geography.

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