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Grand Theft Auto V Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Grand Theft Auto V (and GTA Online). This reference covers on-foot movement, combat and weapons, driving, the phone and interaction menu, camera, and in-game navigation as bound out of the box.

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ON FOOT/MOVEMENT06Move (forward / left / back / right)W/A/S/DJog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / SwimShiftJump / Climb / Vault / DiveSpaceEnter/Exit CoverQCharacter Wheel (hold)AltStealth Mode (toggle)CtrlDRIVING08Accelerate / Brake-ReverseW›SSteer Left / RightA›DHandbrakeSpaceHorn / SirenGMotorcycle Lean ForwardShiftMotorcycle Lean BackwardCtrlPrevious Custom Radio Track−Next Custom Radio Track=CAMERA01Change Camera ModesVCOMBAT/WEAPONS08Fire Weapon / Melee AttackLMBAim Weapon / Lock-OnRMBReload / MeleeRWeapon Wheel (hold)TabSpecial AbilityCaps LockSelect Weapon Category (1-9)1Scroll Through Weapon CategoriesWheel ↑Toggle Weapon FlashlightEVEHICLES05Enter/Exit VehicleFFire Drive-By WeaponLMBAim Drive-By WeaponRMBCycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible RoofHCycle Radio Stations.PHONE/INTERACTION06Bring Up PhoneUPInteraction MenuMSelect (Phone)EnterCancel / Put Away PhoneBkspNavigate Phone ScreenWheel ↑Phone Special Option / Contacts DialpadSpaceGAME CONTROLSACTIONGRAND THEFT AUTO VKEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 34 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH GRAND THEFT AUTO V · WINDOWS
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All Grand Theft Auto V controls

34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grand Theft Auto V's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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34 shortcuts

Combat/Weapons 8

Action Shortcut
Fire Weapon / Melee Attack LMB
Aim Weapon / Lock-On RMB
Reload / Melee R
Weapon Wheel (hold) Tab
Special Ability Caps Lock
Select Weapon Category (1-9) 1
Scroll Through Weapon Categories Wheel ↑
Toggle Weapon Flashlight E

Driving 8

Action Shortcut
Accelerate / Brake-Reverse WthenS
Steer Left / Right AthenD
Handbrake Space
Horn / Siren G
Motorcycle Lean Forward Shift
Motorcycle Lean Backward Ctrl
Previous Custom Radio Track −
Next Custom Radio Track =

On Foot/Movement 6

Action Shortcut
Move (forward / left / back / right) WthenAthenSthenD
Jog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / Swim Shift
Jump / Climb / Vault / Dive Space
Enter/Exit Cover Q
Character Wheel (hold) Alt
Stealth Mode (toggle) Ctrl

Phone/Interaction 6

Action Shortcut
Bring Up Phone UP
Interaction Menu M
Select (Phone) Enter
Cancel / Put Away Phone Bksp
Navigate Phone Screen Wheel ↑
Phone Special Option / Contacts Dialpad Space

Vehicles 5

Action Shortcut
Enter/Exit Vehicle F
Fire Drive-By Weapon LMB
Aim Drive-By Weapon RMB
Cycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible Roof (hold) H
Cycle Radio Stations .

Camera 1

Action Shortcut
Change Camera Modes V

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Grand Theft Auto V controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto V?
Grand Theft Auto V, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Grand Theft Auto V controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto V's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Grand Theft Auto V support a controller?
Yes — Grand Theft Auto V has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto V controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Grand Theft Auto V also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Grand Theft Auto V resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto V or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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