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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox's World War II grand strategy game. Covers game speed and pause, camera and map mode navigation, the top-bar interface windows (the QWERTYUI keys), and the battle plan and army orders used to command your forces.
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All Hearts of Iron IV keyboard controls
31 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hearts of Iron IV's control settings.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
Camera/Map Modes 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | ARROWS |
| Jump to Capital | Bksp |
| Default Map Mode | F1 |
| Zoom In | HOME |
| Zoom Out | END |
| Strategic Navy Map Mode | F2 |
| Strategic Air Map Mode | F3 |
| Supply Map Mode | F4 |
| Resource Map Mode | F8 |
UI 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Research Window | W |
| Government Window | Q |
| Decisions Window | ShiftQ |
| Trade Window | R |
| Logistics Window | I |
| International Market Window | E |
Military/Orders 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Front Line | Z |
| Create Offensive Line | X |
| Create Fallback Line | C |
| Move / Diplomacy (Right Click) | RMB |
| Create Garrison Area | V |
| Exercise Selected Divisions | K |
Game Speed 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | Space |
| Increase Game Speed | + |
| Decrease Game Speed | − |
Production/Construction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Construction Window | T |
| Production Window | Y |
| Recruit & Deploy Window | U |
Selection 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Assign Selection to Group | Ctrl1 |
| Select Group | 1 |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Interface (Screenshot) | CtrlF9 |
| Save Map Image | CtrlF10 |
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Hearts of Iron IV controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hearts of Iron IV?
- Hearts of Iron IV, a strategy game, uses 31 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Hearts of Iron IV controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hearts of Iron IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Hearts of Iron 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 Hearts of Iron IV resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hearts of Iron IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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