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Windows · 32 default keybinds
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) Keyboard Controls
Infinity Ward's 2009 Modern Warfare 2 — the original, not the 2022 reboot. Activision's PC manual is the source for the defaults below, including the split where equipment sits on 4 and 5 depending on whether you are in the campaign or multiplayer.
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All Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) keyboard controls
32 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)'s control settings.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
32 shortcuts
Combat 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Aim Down Sight | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Melee | E |
| Throw Frag Grenade | G |
| Activate | F |
| Next Weapon | 1 |
| Previous Weapon | 2 |
| Throw Smoke / Flashbang Grenade | Q |
| Grenade Launcher | 3 |
| C4, UAV, Airstrike & Helicopter | 4then5 |
| Claymore | 4 |
| Nightvision | N |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Forward | W |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Back | S |
| Left | A |
| Right | D |
| Up Stance / Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Go Prone | Ctrl |
Multiplayer 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Text Chat | T |
| Team Chat | Y |
| Voice Chat | Z |
| Scores | F4 |
| Vote Yes | F1 |
| Vote No | F2 |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| View Score | Tab |
| Menu | Esc |
| Bring Up Console | ` |
| Pause | Pause |
| Take a Screenshot | F12 |
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)?
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), a shooter game, uses 32 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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