What are the default controls for Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete?

Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, a strategy game, uses 61 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 61 default keybinds

Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete Keyboard Controls

Strategy games → Part of the Civilization collection →

Sid Meier's Civilization III is Firaxis' 2001 turn-based strategy game, sold on Steam as the Complete edition with the Play the World and Conquests expansions. It introduced culture-driven borders, strategic resources and leader-built armies, and almost every unit order and advisor screen has a one-key hotkey. The rows below come from the keyboard-shortcut appendix of the Complete edition manual that 2K serves from Steam: numeric-keypad movement, unit and worker orders, the F1–F11 advisor screens and the game menu keys.

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All Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete keyboard controls

61 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 6 more controls in the table below

61 shortcuts

Unit Orders 12

Action	Shortcut
Go To	`G`
Fortify / Garrison	`F`
Hold (Skip Turn)	`Space`
Wait	`W`then`/`then`Tab`
Sentry	`Y`
Explore	`E`
Bombard	`B`
Pillage	`ShiftP`
Load / Unload	`L`
Upgrade	`U`
Upgrade All	`ShiftU`
Disband	`D`

Advisors & Screens 11

Action	Shortcut
Domestic Advisor	`F1`
Science Advisor	`F6`
Trade Advisor	`F2`
Military Advisor	`F3`
Foreign Advisor	`F4`
Cultural Advisor	`F5`
Wonders of the World	`F7`
Histograph / Score	`F8`
Demographics	`F11`
Palace	`F9`
Spaceship	`F10`

Worker & Settler Orders 10

Action	Shortcut
Build City / Join City	`B`
Build Road	`R`
Irrigate	`I`
Build Mine	`M`
Automate Worker	`A`
Build Railroad	`ShiftR`
Clean Up Pollution	`ShiftC`
Plant Forest	`N`
Build Fortress	`CtrlF`
Build Road To	`CtrlR`

Unit Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move North	`UP`then`/`then`Num 8`
Move South	`DOWN`then`/`then`Num 2`
Move East	`RIGHT`then`/`then`Num 6`
Move West	`LEFT`then`/`then`Num 4`
Move Northeast	`PgUp`then`/`then`Num 9`
Move Northwest	`Home`then`/`then`Num 7`
Move Southeast	`PgDn`then`/`then`Num 3`
Move Southwest	`End`then`/`then`Num 1`

Map & Navigation 8

Action	Shortcut
Center on Active Unit	`C`
Next Unit	`]`
Next City	`.`
Zoom In / Out	`Z`
Center on Capital	`H`
Previous Unit	`[`
Previous City	`,`
Toggle Map Grid	`CtrlG`

Game 6

Action	Shortcut
Save Game	`CtrlS`
Load Game	`CtrlL`
Quit	`Esc`
Preferences	`CtrlP`
New Game	`CtrlShiftQ`
Resign and Quit	`CtrlQ`

Turns & Government 4

Action	Shortcut
End Turn Immediately	`ShiftEnter`
Contact Rival Leaders	`ShiftD`
Change Government (Revolution)	`ShiftG`
Civilopedia	`CtrlC`

City Screen 2

Action	Shortcut
Hurry Production (Rush Job)	`H`
Contact City Governors	`G`

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Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete?: Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, a strategy game, uses 61 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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