A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for 7 Days to Die on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, building, the toolbelt, looting, and menus so you can survive the horde nights and master The Fun Pimps' open-world survival horror game.
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All 7 Days to Die controls
Layout
40 default keybinds across 6
categories. Most can be reassigned in 7 Days to Die's control
settings.
Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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⌫ Back
Tab
A
Z
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
Q
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
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Enter ⏎
Shift
W
X
C
V
B
N
,
;
:
!
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→
Toolbelt 12
Action
Shortcut
Toolbelt Slot 1
1
Toolbelt Slot 2
2
Toolbelt Slot 3
3
Toolbelt Slot 4
4
Toolbelt Slot 5
5
Toolbelt Slot 6
6
Toolbelt Slot 7
7
Toolbelt Slot 8
8
Toolbelt Slot 9
9
Toolbelt Slot 10
0
Next Toolbelt Slot
Wheel ↓
Previous Toolbelt Slot
Wheel ↑
Interface 10
Action
Shortcut
Open Inventory / Crafting
Tab
Open Map
M
Open Main Menu
Esc
Open Character Window
B
Open Skills
N
Open Quests
O
Open Challenges / Journal
Y
Open Scoreboard / Players
I
Chat
T
Push To Talk (hold)
V
Movement 8
Action
Shortcut
Move Forward
W
Move Backward
S
Move Left
A
Move Right
D
Jump
Space
Sprint / Run (hold)
Shift
Crouch / Sneak (hold)
C
Toggle Crouch
Ctrl
Combat 4
Action
Shortcut
Primary Action (Attack / Fire / Place)
LMB
Secondary Action (Aim / Iron Sights / Power Attack)
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7 Days to Die controls — FAQ
What are the default controls for 7 Days to Die?
7 Days to Die, a survival & sandbox game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap 7 Days to Die controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from 7 Days to Die's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does 7 Days to Die support a controller?
Yes — 7 Days to Die has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these 7 Days to Die controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official 7 Days to Die resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 7 Days to Die or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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