Windows · Mac · 38 default keybinds
Minecraft Keyboard 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.
All Minecraft keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Minecraft's control settings.
+ 1 more control in the table below
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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