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Counter-Strike Keyboard Controls
Counter-Strike 1.6 is the GoldSrc version of Valve's round-based team shooter, where terrorists plant the bomb and counter-terrorists defuse it or rescue hostages. These are the stock binds from the game's own default key list: movement, the five weapon slots, the buy menu with its ammo and auto-buy keys, and the Z/X/C radio menus.
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All Counter-Strike keyboard controls
45 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Counter-Strike's control settings.
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45 shortcuts
Combat 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Weapon Special Function | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Slot 1 — Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Slot 2 — Pistol | 2 |
| Last Weapon Used | Q |
| Drop Current Weapon | G |
| Slot 3 — Knife | 3 |
| Slot 4 — Grenades | 4 |
| Slot 5 — C4 Bomb | 5 |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Nightvision On/Off | N |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left (Strafe) | A |
| Move Right (Strafe) | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Duck | Ctrl |
| Walk (hold) | Shift |
| Swim Up | ' |
| Swim Down | / |
| Reset View | End |
Miscellaneous 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Items (defuse, hostages, doors) | E |
| Display Scores | Tab |
| Flashlight | F |
| Toggle Console | ` |
| Spray Logo | T |
| Take Screenshot | F5 |
| Recap Mission Briefing | I |
| Quit Game | F10 |
Buy Menu 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Buy Menu | B |
| Buy Primary Ammo | , |
| Auto-Buy Equipment | F1 |
| Re-Buy Previous Equipment | F2 |
| Select Team | M |
| Buy Secondary Ammo | . |
| Buy Equipment Menu | O |
Communication 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Communication (hold) | K |
| Chat Message (All) | Y |
| Team Message | U |
| Standard Radio Messages | Z |
| Group Radio Messages | X |
| Report Radio Messages | C |
| In-Game Command Menu | H |
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Counter-Strike controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Counter-Strike?
- Counter-Strike, a shooter game, uses 45 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Counter-Strike controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Counter-Strike's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Counter-Strike controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Counter-Strike resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Counter-Strike or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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