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Left 4 Dead Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard and mouse controls for Left 4 Dead, Valve's original 2008 co-op zombie shooter, as the game ships them. Covers moving, shoving and shooting, the five inventory slots from rifle to pain pills, and the radial menus that let four Survivors call out orders without a microphone.
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All Left 4 Dead controls
34 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Left 4 Dead's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
34 shortcuts
Weapons & Items 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Next Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Secondary / Pistol | 2 |
| Throwable | 3 |
| First Aid Kit | 4 |
| Pain Pills | 5 |
| Last Used Weapon | Q |
Team & Comms 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Chat (Push to Talk) | C |
| Text Chat (All) | Y |
| Team Text Chat | U |
| Orders Radial Menu | Z |
| Questions & Answers Radial Menu | X |
| Spray Tag | T |
| Vote Yes | F1 |
| Vote No | F2 |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Duck | Ctrl |
| Walk | Shift |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Shove / Melee | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Use / Action | E |
| Flashlight | F |
| Zoom (Rifle Scope) | MMB |
Misc 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Choose Team | M |
| Message of the Day | H |
| Screenshot | F5 |
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Weapons & Items 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Throwable | D-Pad ← |
| First Aid Kit | D-Pad → |
| Pain Pills | D-Pad ↓ |
| Last Used Weapon | Y |
Movement 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Jump | A |
| Crouch / Duck | L1 |
Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | R2 |
| Shove / Melee | L2 |
| Reload | B |
| Use / Action | X |
| Flashlight | D-Pad ↑ |
| Zoom (Rifle Scope) | R3 |
Misc 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | View |
| Pause / Menu | Menu |
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Left 4 Dead controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Left 4 Dead?
- Left 4 Dead, a shooter game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Left 4 Dead controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Left 4 Dead's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Left 4 Dead support a controller?
- Yes — Left 4 Dead has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Left 4 Dead controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Left 4 Dead resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Left 4 Dead or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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