For example, 
            sort_menus = true : equipped, basename, qualname, curse, qty
        will produce the same inventory and drop menus as by default, with 
        the exception that all worn/wielded items come first. This can be
        convenient if you use the '.' command to select subsequent items.

several shortcuts.

several shortcuts. The same applies to the pickup menu.
In the following, if an item is already selected, the key will deselect 
it (except for ',' and '-', obviously).

        .               Selects next item. (If you have pressed the key
                        of an item in the list, '.' will toggle the next
                        item. This can be repeated, quickly selecting
                        several subsequent items).