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Minecraft Keyboard & Controller Controls
Minecraft is the best-selling sandbox game of all time, letting players mine, build, and survive in a procedurally generated blocky world. These are the default keyboard and mouse controls for the PC version, covering movement, combat, inventory, and camera so you can master gameplay on Windows and Mac.
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All Minecraft controls
38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Minecraft's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
38 shortcuts
Inventory & Hotbar 17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close inventory | E |
| Drop selected item | Q |
| Swap item with offhand | F |
| Select hotbar slot 1 | 1 |
| Cycle hotbar selection | Wheel ↑ |
| Cycle hotbar selection (down) | Wheel ↓ |
| Drop full stack | CtrlQ |
| Select hotbar slot 2 | 2 |
| Select hotbar slot 3 | 3 |
| Select hotbar slot 4 | 4 |
| Select hotbar slot 5 | 5 |
| Select hotbar slot 6 | 6 |
| Select hotbar slot 7 | 7 |
| Select hotbar slot 8 | 8 |
| Select hotbar slot 9 | 9 |
| Save toolbar activator | C |
| Load toolbar activator | X |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Walk forward | W |
| Walk backward | S |
| Strafe left | A |
| Strafe right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Sneak | Shift |
| Sprint | Ctrl |
Gameplay 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Take screenshot | F2 |
| Toggle debug screen | F3 |
| Hide / Show HUD (GUI) | F1 |
| Open advancements | L |
Combat/Action 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Destroy block | LMB |
| Use item / Place block | RMB |
| Pick block | MMB |
Multiplayer/Chat 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open chat | T |
| Open command | / |
| List players (scoreboard) | Tab |
Camera 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Look around / Aim | Move |
| Toggle perspective (1st / 3rd person) | F5 |
UI/Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open menu / Close screen | Esc |
| Toggle fullscreen | F11 |
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Inventory & Hotbar 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close inventory | Y▲YX |
| Drop selected item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Cycle hotbar selection | RBR1R1R |
| Cycle hotbar selection (down) | LBL1L1L |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Walk forward | L-Stick |
| Walk backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe left | L-Stick |
| Strafe right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sneak | B●BA |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
Combat/Action 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack / Destroy block | RTR2R2ZR |
| Use item / Place block | LTL2L2ZL |
Multiplayer/Chat 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open chat | D-Pad → |
| List players (scoreboard) | ViewShareView− |
Camera 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Look around / Aim | R-Stick |
| Toggle perspective (1st / 3rd person) | D-Pad ↑ |
UI/Menus 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open menu / Close screen | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Minecraft controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Minecraft?
- Minecraft, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Minecraft controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Minecraft's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Minecraft support a controller?
- Yes — Minecraft has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Minecraft controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Minecraft also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Minecraft resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Minecraft or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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