A reference to the default PC keyboard hotkeys for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Firaxis' 2025 4X strategy game. Learn the default keybindings for ending your turn, managing units, panning the camera, and opening key screens like the Tech Tree, Culture Tree, and Civilopedia so you can play faster on PC. Civ VII keybinds are documented sparingly for this new title, so only binds verified across multiple references are included, and all of them remain customizable in the game's settings.
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All Sid Meier's Civilization VII keyboard controls
29 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sid Meier's Civilization VII's control settings.
Map & Camera 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera Up | W |
| Pan Camera Down | S |
| Pan Camera Left | A |
| Pan Camera Right | D |
| Pan Camera Up (Arrow) | UP |
| Pan Camera Down (Arrow) | DOWN |
| Pan Camera Left (Arrow) | LEFT |
| Pan Camera Right (Arrow) | RIGHT |
| Toggle Map Grid | G |
| Toggle Yield Icons | Y |
| Toggle Resource Icons | Q |
Screens 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Tech Tree | T |
| Open Culture Tree | C |
| Open Attributes | P |
| Open Government | L |
| Toggle Great Works Screen | O |
| Toggle Rankings Screen | F1 |
| Open Civilopedia | F9 |
Units 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Skip Turn (Unit) | Space |
| Fortify | F |
| Move To | M |
| Sleep | Z |
| Range Attack | R |
| Alert | V |
General 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next Turn | Enter |
| Force Next Turn | ShiftEnter |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F6 |
| Text to Speech (Mouse Cursor) | N |
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII, a strategy game, uses 29 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Sid Meier's Civilization VII controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sid Meier's Civilization VII's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Sid Meier's Civilization VII controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Sid Meier's Civilization VII resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sid Meier's Civilization VII or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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