How do I build a stairwell through multiple levels in Dwarf Fortress?

Question

How do I build a stairwell through multiple levels?

Answer

Assuming you're building down:

1. Build a down stairway on the first level from the designate (d) menu.
2. Build up-down stairways on the levels before the bottom from the designate (d) menu.
3. If you have a defined "bottom" level, build an up stairway on that level from the designate (d) menu.

You will need to switch your view's "z-level" to build the levels. You switch "z-levels" by using < to go down a "z-level", and > to go up.

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