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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Prison Architect, the prison-building management sim from Introversion Software. Covers camera panning and zoom, game speed, object placement and rotation, and core interface actions so you can design and run your prison faster.
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All Prison Architect keyboard controls
22 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Prison Architect's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Camera 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera Up | W |
| Pan Camera Down | S |
| Pan Camera Left | A |
| Pan Camera Right | D |
| Zoom In | Q |
| Zoom Out | E |
| Zoom (Mouse Wheel) | SCROLL |
| Drag Camera | MMB |
Build/Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rotate Object | R |
| Cancel / Demolish (Drag) | RMB |
| Rotate Object (Mouse) | MMB |
| Cycle Objects Under Cursor | Tab |
| Multiple Wired Connections | Shift |
Game Speed 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | Space |
| Normal Speed | 1 |
| Fast Forward (2x) | 2 |
| Fastest Speed (3x) | 3 |
UI/Panels 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Game Menu | Esc |
| Increase UI Scale | + |
| Decrease UI Scale | − |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pickup Contraband / Interact | RMB |
| Prevent Deselection (Move Order) | ShiftRMB |
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Prison Architect controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Prison Architect?
- Prison Architect, a simulation game, uses 22 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Prison Architect controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Prison Architect's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Prison Architect controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Prison Architect resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Prison Architect or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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