A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Anno 1800, Ubisoft's city-building and trading strategy game. Covers camera control, construction and editing tools, game speed, management panels, ship and selection commands so you can build and manage your empire faster.
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All Anno 1800 keyboard controls
35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Anno 1800's control settings.
+ 7 more controls in the table below
+ 7 more controls in the table below
Construction 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Build Menu | B |
| Build Dirt Road | S |
| Build Residence | H |
| Rotate Building Anticlockwise | , |
| Rotate Building Clockwise | . |
| Toggle Copy Mode | C |
| Toggle Demolish Mode | D |
| Build Paved Street | ShiftS |
| Build Warehouse | W |
| Toggle Blueprint Mode | V |
| Toggle Move Mode | M |
| Upgrade Selected Building | U |
| Upgrade All Buildings of Type | ShiftU |
| Delete Object | Del |
Camera 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | ARROWS |
| Rotate Camera Left | Z |
| Rotate Camera Right | X |
| Zoom In | PgUp |
| Zoom Out | PgDn |
| Reset Camera Position | HOME |
| Jump to Saved Camera Position | F5 |
| Store Camera Position | CtrlF5 |
Game Speed 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Game | P |
| Increase Game Speed | NUMPAD_PLUS |
| Decrease Game Speed | NUMPAD_MINUS |
| Pause Production in Building | F |
| Pause Production by Type | ShiftF |
Selection 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle to Next Ship | Tab |
| Select Control Group | 1 |
| Assign Control Group | Ctrl1 |
| Cycle to Previous Ship | ShiftTab |
UI/Panels 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide World Map | Space |
| Open/Cancel Menu | Esc |
| Toggle HUD | CtrlG |
Trade 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Trade Routes | T |
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Anno 1800 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Anno 1800?
- Anno 1800, 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 Anno 1800 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Anno 1800's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Anno 1800 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Anno 1800 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anno 1800 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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