Controls - Mouse and Keyboard
The default bindings can be found below. If you have changed your bindings, these may not necessarily reflect your controls. Bindings marked with* are required.
Main Gameplay
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Forward | W | |
| Back | S | |
| Strafe Left | A | |
| Strafe Right | D | |
| Primary Attack | Mouse1 | |
| Secondary Attack | Mouse2 | |
| Melee | V | |
| Throw Grenade | G | Mouse4 |
| Activate | E | |
| Reload/Sheathe Weapon | R | |
| Power | Z | |
| Hand Scanner/Flashlight | F | |
| Open Data Menu* | Tab | |
| Toggle POV | Mouse3 | |
| Camera Zoom In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Camera Zoom Out | MouseWheelDown | |
| Jump | Space | |
| Sprint | L Shift | |
| Sneak | L Ctrl | |
| Hold To Run | ||
| Toggle Always-Run | Caps Lock | |
| Auto-Move | Numlock | |
| Open Quick-Keys | Q | |
| Quick Key 1 | 1 | |
| Quick Key 2 | 2 | |
| Quick Key 3 | 3 | |
| Quick Key 4 | 4 | |
| Quick Key 5 | 5 | |
| Quick Key 6 | 6 | |
| Quick Key 7 | 7 | |
| Quick Key 8 | 8 | |
| Quick Key 9 | 9 | |
| Quick Key 10 | 0 | |
| Quick Key 11 | [ | |
| Quick Key 12 | ] | |
| Quick-Save | F5 | |
| Quick-Load | F9 | |
| Pause* | ESC | |
| Quick-Skills | P | |
| Quick-Inventory | I | |
| Quick-Mission | L | |
| Quick-Map | M | |
| Quick-Ship | H | |
| Quick-Powers | K |
Spaceship (Flight)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Boosters | L Shift | |
| Switch Flight Modes | Space | |
| Toggle POV | Q | Mouse3 |
| Fire Weapon 0 | Mouse1 | |
| Fire Weapon 1 | Mouse2 | |
| Fire Weapon 2 | G | Mouse4 |
| Ship Action 1 | R | |
| Select Target | E | |
| Increase System Power | Up | V |
| Decrease System Power | Down | C |
| Previous System | Left | Z |
| Next System | Right | X |
| Open Scanner | F | |
| Repair | O | |
| Ship Alternate Control Hold | L Alt | |
| Cancel | Esc |
Spaceship (Docked/Grounded)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Undock/Take-Off Ship | Space | |
| Get Up | E | |
| Exit Ship From Cockpit | X | |
| Zoom Camera In | Mouse1 | |
| Zoom Camera Out | Mouse2 |
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Accept* | E | Enter |
| Cancel* | Tab | Esc |
| Up | Up | W |
| Down | Down | S |
| Left | Left | A |
| Right | Right | D |
| Previous Tab | Q | |
| Next Tab | T | |
| UI Action 1 | R | |
| UI Action 2* | B | |
| UI Action 3 | V | |
| UI Action 4 | Z | |
| UI Action 5 | X | |
| Rotate Model | Mouse2 | |
| Zoom Model In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Zoom Model Out | MouseWheelDown |
Quick Container
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Up | MouseWheelUp | |
| Down | MouseWheelDown | |
| Take Item | E | |
| Open Transfer Menu | R | |
| Perk Action 1 | Space | |
| Perk Action 2 | L Ctrl |
Outpost
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Build/Confirm/Edit | E | |
| Cancel | Esc | |
| Up | Up | MouseWheelUp |
| Down | Down | MouseWheelDown |
| Previous Variant | Q | Left |
| Next Variant | T | Right |
| Rotate Object Left | Mouse1 | |
| Rotate Object Right/Create Connection | Mouse2 | |
| Delete/Replace Object | R | |
| Change Color/Previous Category | Z | |
| Repair Object/Next Category | C | |
| Toggle View | V | Mouse3 |
| Change Mode | Tab |
Terminal
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Switch View | Q |
Photo Mode
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | Space | |
| Exit | Esc | |
| Reset Settings | V | |
| Toggle UI | T | |
| Next Mode | R | |
| Move Camera Up | Mouse2 | |
| Move Camera Down | Mouse1 | |
| Previous Category | Q | |
| Next Category | E | |
| Up | Up | |
| Down | Down | |
| Left | Left | |
| Right | Right | |
| Toggle Headtracking | X | |
| Toggle Helmet | Z |
Security
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Rotate Left | A | MouseWheelUp |
| Rotate Right | D | MouseWheelDown |
| Cancel Pick | R | Mouse2 |
| Eliminate Unused Keys | X |