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Europa Universalis IV Keyboard Controls
Strategy games →A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Europa Universalis IV, Paradox's grand strategy game. Covers game speed, map modes, the main interface panels, army commands, and the navigation shortcuts you use most while playing.
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All Europa Universalis IV keyboard controls
30 default keybinds across 9 categories. Most can be reassigned in Europa Universalis IV's control settings.
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Interface Panels 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Economy Panel | 4 |
| Technology Panel | 6 |
| Government Panel | 2 |
| Ideas Panel | 7 |
| Missions Panel | 8 |
| Stability & Expansion Panel | 9 |
| Religion Panel | 0 |
| Court Panel | 1 |
| Subjects Panel | . |
Military 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Military Panel | , |
| Split Army in Half | S |
| Merge Units | G |
| Detach Siege / Blockade | D |
| Forced March | M |
| Consolidate Regiments | K |
UI 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find Province / Country | F |
| Open Ledger | L |
| Close Current Window | Esc |
| Open Main Interface | F1 |
Game Speed 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | Space |
| Increase Game Speed | + |
| Decrease Game Speed | − |
Camera 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drag Map (pan camera) | MMB |
| Move Camera to Capital | Bksp |
Diplomacy/Trade 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Diplomacy Panel | 3 |
| Trade Panel | 5 |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Take Screenshot | F11 |
| Multiplayer Chat | Tab |
Map Modes 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Map Modes | Q |
Selection 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add to Selection (drag) | ShiftLMB |
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Europa Universalis IV controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Europa Universalis IV?
- Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game, uses 30 default keybinds across 9 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Europa Universalis IV controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Europa Universalis IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Europa Universalis IV controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Europa Universalis IV resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Europa Universalis IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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