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Windows · 35 default keybinds
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Keyboard Controls
Strategy games →A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Covers camera control, idle-unit and military selection, control groups, building navigation, and core RTS commands so you can manage your economy and armies faster.
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All Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition keyboard controls
35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition's control settings.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
Selection 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find Idle Villager | . |
| Find All Idle Villagers | ShiftCtrlBACKTICK |
| Find Town Center | F1 |
| Assign Control Group | Ctrl1 |
| Select Control Group | 1 |
| Find Explorer | F3 |
| Find Idle Military | F4 |
| Find Home City | F2 |
| Find All Military | ShiftCtrlF3 |
| Find All Idle Military | CtrlF3 |
| Append to Control Group | Shift1 |
Buildings 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find Market | CtrlW |
| Find Mill or Farm | CtrlE |
| Find Dock | CtrlR |
| Find Estate | CtrlG |
| Find Arsenal | CtrlX |
| Find Outpost | CtrlC |
UI 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Chat Window | Enter |
| Toggle Game Time | F5 |
| Toggle Score Display | F6 |
| Toggle Player Summary | F7 |
| Enable Friend or Foe Colors | F11 |
| Take Screenshot | F12 |
Units 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack Move | ShiftCtrlZ |
| Stop | ShiftCtrlS |
| Delete Selected Units | Del |
| Toggle Auto Repair | ShiftCtrlR |
| Eject Units | ShiftCtrlE |
Game Control 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Unpause | F8 |
| Show Game Menu | Esc |
| Quick Save | F9 |
| Quick Load | F10 |
Camera 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera Movement | ARROWS |
| Find Selection | Space |
| Find Last Notification | HOME |
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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