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Battlefield 4 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and Xbox controller bindings for Battlefield 4, the 2013 Frostbite 3 shooter from DICE and EA. It covers the infantry scheme from the official PC manual, the vehicle seat keys, the spotting and CommoRose squad calls, and the Commander Mode squad-selection keys. Vehicle seats run the full F1-F6 range and every binding can be remapped under OPTIONS in the game menu.
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All Battlefield 4 controls
43 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Battlefield 4's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
43 shortcuts
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Camera Control / Look | Mouse |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump / Vault | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Toggle Crouch | X |
| Prone (hold) | Z |
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights / Zoom | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee / Use Knife | F |
| Throw Grenade | G |
| Steady Scope (hold) | Shift |
| Switch Fire Mode | V |
| Toggle Weapon Accessory (Flashlight / Laser) | T |
Weapons & Gadgets 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Gadget 1 | 3 |
| Gadget 2 | 4 |
| Pick Up Item (hold) | R |
| Select Grenade | 5 |
| Select Knife | 6 |
Squad & Comms 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Spot Target / Engage | Q |
| CommoRose / Request Orders (hold) | Q |
| Push-to-Talk VOIP (hold) | Alt |
| All Chat | J |
| Team Chat | K |
| Squad Chat | L |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold) | Tab |
| Full Map | M |
| Game Menu / Pause | Esc |
| Zoom Minimap | N |
| Battlelog | Bksp |
Vehicles 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Enter & Exit Vehicle | E |
| Vehicle Seat 1 | F1 |
| Vehicle Seat 2 | F2 |
| Vehicle Seat 3 | F3 |
Commander Mode 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Commander: Select Squad 1 | 1 |
| Commander: Select All Squads | CtrlA |
| Commander: Minimize Squad List | Space |
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26 shortcuts
Movement 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Camera Control / Look | R-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3 |
| Jump / Vault | A✕A |
| Crouch | B●B |
| Toggle Crouch | B●B |
| Prone (hold) | B●B |
Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Down Sights / Zoom | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Melee / Use Knife | RSR3R3 |
| Throw Grenade | LBL1L1 |
| Switch Fire Mode | D-Pad ↓ |
| Toggle Weapon Accessory (Flashlight / Laser) | D-Pad ↑ |
Weapons & Gadgets 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Gadget 1 | D-Pad ← |
| Gadget 2 | D-Pad → |
| Pick Up Item (hold) | Y▲Y |
Squad & Comms 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Spot Target / Engage | RBR1R1 |
| CommoRose / Request Orders (hold) | RBR1R1 |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold) | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Game Menu / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Battlelog | ViewShareView |
Vehicles 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Enter & Exit Vehicle | X■X |
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Battlefield 4 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Battlefield 4?
- Battlefield 4, a shooter game, uses 43 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Battlefield 4 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Battlefield 4 support a controller?
- Yes — Battlefield 4 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 Battlefield 4 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Battlefield 4 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Battlefield 4 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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