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Portal 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Puzzle games →Reference for Portal 2's default keyboard and mouse controls on PC. Covers movement, the dual portal gun, object interaction, and the co-op gesture wheel and ping tool used to coordinate with a partner.
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All Portal 2 controls
19 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Portal 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 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Duck | Ctrl |
Co-op Gestures 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ping Tool | F |
| Open Gesture Wheel | Q |
| Partner Remote View | Tab |
| Push to Talk | C |
| Text Chat | T |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up Object | E |
| Zoom (toggle) | MMB |
| Zoom In | SCROLL |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Quick Save | F6 |
| Screenshot | F5 |
Portals 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Blue Portal | LMB |
| Fire Orange Portal | RMB |
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Movement 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch / Duck | B●BA |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up Object | X■XY |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Portals 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire Blue Portal | LTL2L2ZL |
| Fire Orange Portal | RTR2R2ZR |
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Portal 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Portal 2?
- Portal 2, a puzzle game, uses 19 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 Portal 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Portal 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Portal 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Portal 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 Portal 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 Portal 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Portal 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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