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Left 4 Dead 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Shooter games →Default keyboard and mouse controls for Valve's co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2 on PC. Covers movement, combat, weapon and item slots, and the team communication keys that keep your Survivors alive against the Infected.
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All Left 4 Dead 2 controls
25 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Left 4 Dead 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Duck | Ctrl |
| Walk | Shift |
Weapons & Items 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Item | SCROLL |
| Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Secondary / Pistol | 2 |
| Melee Weapon | 3 |
| Throwable | 4 |
| Health Item | 5 |
| Last Used Weapon | Q |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Shove / Melee | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Use / Action | E |
| Flashlight | F |
Team & Comms 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Chat (Push to Talk) | T |
| Text Chat (All) | Y |
| Team Text Chat | U |
| Preset Voice Commands | ZthenXthenCthenV |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
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Movement 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch / Duck | LBL1L1L |
Weapons & Items 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Switch Item | RBR1R1R |
| Last Used Weapon | Y▲YX |
Combat 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Shove / Melee | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | B●BA |
| Use / Action | X■XY |
| Flashlight | RSR3R3RS |
Misc 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | ViewShareView− |
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Left 4 Dead 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Left 4 Dead 2?
- Left 4 Dead 2, a shooter game, uses 25 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 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Left 4 Dead 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Left 4 Dead 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Left 4 Dead 2 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 Left 4 Dead 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Left 4 Dead 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Left 4 Dead 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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