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Portal Keyboard Controls
Default keyboard and mouse controls for Valve's 2007 puzzle game Portal, taken from the game's own first-run config. Covers movement, firing the blue and orange portals, grabbing objects, and quicksave and quickload between test chambers.
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All Portal keyboard controls
17 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Portal's control settings.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Duck / Crouch | Ctrl |
| Walk (hold) | Alt |
Game 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F6 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Menu / Cancel | Esc |
| Pause | Pause |
| Screenshot | F5 |
| Developer Console | ` |
Portals 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Blue Portal | LMB |
| Fire Orange Portal | RMB |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up Object | E |
| Zoom (hold) | Z |
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Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | ␣ |
| Duck / Crouch | ⌥ |
| Walk (hold) | ⌘ |
Game 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F6 |
| Quick Load | F8 |
| Menu / Cancel | ⎋ |
| Pause | Pause |
| Screenshot | F5 |
| Developer Console | ` |
Portals 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Blue Portal | LMB |
| Fire Orange Portal | RMB |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up Object | E |
| Zoom (hold) | Z |
Sourced from github.com Last verified
Sourced from github.com Last verified
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Portal controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Portal?
- Portal, a puzzle game, uses 17 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Portal controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Portal's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Portal controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Portal resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Portal or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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