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Windows · 34 default keybinds
Call of Duty: Black Ops Keyboard Controls
Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Treyarch's 2010 Call of Duty: Black Ops, transcribed from Activision's own Windows manual. Covers movement including lean and dive-to-prone, weapon handling, lethal and tactical grenades, killstreak ground support, and the multiplayer chat and vote keys.
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All Call of Duty: Black Ops keyboard controls
34 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Black Ops's control settings.
34 shortcuts
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | Shift |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Stand / Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Prone | Ctrl |
| Dive to Prone (while sprinting) | ShiftthenCtrl |
| Lean Left | Q |
| Lean Right | E |
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sight (ADS) | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch Weapon | 1 |
| Use / Interact | F |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Switch Weapon (mouse wheel) | Wheel |
| Attachments / Special Ammo | 5 |
Communication 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Text Chat | T |
| Team Chat | Y |
| Voice Chat (push to talk) | Z |
| Vote Yes | F1 |
| Vote No | F2 |
| Spectator View Mode | F3 |
Equipment 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Throw Lethal Grenade | G |
| Throw Tactical Grenade | 4 |
| Equipment | X |
| Ground Support (Killstreaks) | 6 |
| Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate) | MMB |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Objectives / Pause Menu | Esc |
| Show Score / Objectives | Tab |
| Console | ` |
| Screenshot | F12 |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops?
- Call of Duty: Black Ops, a shooter game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Call of Duty: Black Ops controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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