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Windows · 40 default keybinds
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) Keyboard Controls
Relic's 2004 Warhammer RTS puts its unit orders on single letters (A to attack-move, Z to charge into melee, R to reinforce, L to add a squad leader) and gives the whole F1–F7 row to engagement and weapon stances. The rows below come from the Hot Keys card printed on the back of THQ's retail manual, with the camera and group controls from the manual Steam serves for this edition.
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All Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) keyboard controls
40 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic)'s control settings.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
40 shortcuts
Global 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Queue (hold while ordering) | Shift |
| Pause Game | Pause |
| In-Game Menu | F10 |
| Cycle Through Event Cues | Space |
| Objectives Menu | F11 |
| Allied Chat | Enter |
| Allies Menu | F12 |
| Chat to All | ShiftEnter |
| Toggle Ping Type | CtrlE |
| Toggle Overwatch On / Paused | CtrlO |
| Cancel Overwatch | CtrlK |
Unit Commands 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack Move | A |
| Build | B |
| Attack Melee | Z |
| Reinforce Squad | R |
| Move | V |
| Attach Leader to Squad | T |
| Add Squad Leader | L |
| Attack Ground | G |
| Repair | E |
| Scuttle | Del |
Selection 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Assign Control Group (1–0) | Ctrl1 |
| Cycle Idle Military | , |
| Cycle Through Builders | . |
| Cycle Through Research | CtrlR |
| Next Primary Selection | Tab |
| Focus on Primary Selection | CtrlTab |
| Previous Primary Selection | ShiftTab |
| Remove from Selection (hold, click unit) | Ctrl |
Stances 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Stance: Hold Area | F1 |
| Stance: Stand Ground | F2 |
| Stance: Cease Fire | F4 |
| Stance: Attack | F5 |
| Weapon Stance: Assault | F6 |
| Weapon Stance: Ranged | F7 |
| Stance: Burn Down | F3 |
Camera 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | Arrows |
| Zoom In / Out | Wheel |
| Rotate Camera (hold, move mouse) | Alt |
| Reset to Default Camera | Bksp |
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic)?
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic), a strategy game, uses 40 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Classic) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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