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Garry's Mod Keyboard Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Facepunch Studios' Garry's Mod sandbox on PC. Covers movement, the Physics Gun and Tool Gun, the spawn and context menus, camera, combat, and multiplayer communication so you can build, pose, and play right away.
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All Garry's Mod keyboard controls
31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Garry's Mod's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Tools/Spawning 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Spawn Menu (hold) | Q |
| Physgun: Grab / Move Object (hold) | LMB |
| Physgun: Freeze Object | RMB |
| Tool Gun: Primary Action | LMB |
| Open Context Menu (hold) | C |
| Physgun: Rotate Object (hold) | E |
| Physgun: Move Object Closer / Further | SCROLL |
| Tool Gun: Secondary Action | RMB |
| Undo Last Action | Z |
| Physgun: Unfreeze Object (aim at prop) | R |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward / Back / Left / Right | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jump | Space |
| Use / Interact | E |
| Crouch / Duck | Ctrl |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Walk Slowly | Alt |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Attack | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Select Weapon Slot 1-6 | 1then2then3then4then5then6 |
| Next / Previous Weapon | SCROLL |
Multiplayer/Comms 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard / Player List | Tab |
| Voice Chat (push to talk) | X |
| Text Chat (all) | Y |
| Team Text Chat | U |
| Spray Logo | T |
Camera 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Noclip (fly) | V |
| Flashlight | F |
| Suit Zoom | B |
Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Help / Main Menu | F1 |
| Take Screenshot | F5 |
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Garry's Mod controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Garry's Mod?
- Garry's Mod, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Garry's Mod controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Garry's Mod's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Garry's Mod controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Garry's Mod resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garry's Mod or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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