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Windows · 39 default keybinds

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default keyboard and mouse bindings for Sledgehammer's 2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, with the matching default controller button for each action. It covers the movement set (tactical sprint, slide, dive, mantle), combat and equipment keys, and the F-key shortcuts for the launcher, social and settings menus.

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All Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls

39 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Ping / Mark Location
↑
←
↓
→

+ 1 more control in the table below

38 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action Shortcut
Move WthenAthenSthenD
Sprint / Tactical Sprint Shift
Look / Aim Mouse
Jump / Stand / Mantle Space
Crouch / Slide (while sprinting) C
Interact F
Prone / Dive (while sprinting) Ctrl
Open Parachute Space
Auto Move Forward H
Cut Parachute C
Parachute Free Look Q

Combat 9

Action Shortcut
Fire Weapon LMB
Aim Down Sights RMB
Reload R
Next Weapon 2
Melee V
Next Weapon (wheel) Wheel ↓
Previous Weapon 1
Weapon Mount T
Fire Mode B

Interface 9

Action Shortcut
Scoreboard Tab
Map M
Pause / Menu Esc
Launcher Menu F1
Social Menu F2
Settings Menu F3
Loadout Menu F6
Mute Sound F10
Mute Microphone F11

Equipment 5

Action Shortcut
Lethal Equipment E
Tactical Equipment Q
Field Upgrade X
Armor Plate / Drop Item G
Night Vision Goggles N

Comms 4

Action Shortcut
Ping / Mark Location MMB
Ping Wheel Alt
Push to Talk Z
Text Chat Enter

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, a shooter game, uses 39 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III support a controller?
Yes — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 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 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 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 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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