My bard does not have the unlock locks icon that rogues get. How do bards unlock locks? I even tried duel classing my bard to a rogue to see if the unlock locks icon show up to no avail. HELP. I also tried right clicking on the skill icon to see if I could find it to no avail.

IWD 1 or IWD 2? If the first game, only thieves can unlock. Otherwise, you need to use a spell or bash the container.

If IWD2, you need to cross class points into the Open Lock skill, or if a Rogue, you must invest at least one point in the skill. If you have no points in the skill, then you cannot unlock containers as it's a 'trained only' skill, meaning if you don't have at least one point invested in the skill you cannot even attempt it. Otherwise, as above, you have to either bash or use a spell*.

*Can't recall offhand if there's an Open Lock spell in IWD 2 or not.

Blasphemy! From the IWD 2 manual:

Knock (Transmutation)
Level: Sor/Wiz 2 ...................................... Range: Sight of Caster
Duration: Special .................................... Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: Locked door or chest .. Saving Throw: None
The Knock spell opens locked, held or arcane locked doors. It opens secret doors, as well as locked boxes
or chests. It does not raise barred gates or similar impediments.

You should be left-clicking, not right-clicking on the skill icon.
Can't say for sure but I believe that's where the thieving icon (for pick-pockets and open locks) is located.


Edit: Just tried creating a bard in IWD1 and the thieving icon is right there on the main buttons panel (IWD1 with HOW and TOTLM installed).
I guess you mean IWD2 - don't have that installed at the moment to check.

Ah, thank you. I never waste a spell slot on that, so couldn't recall if there was one or not.