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Spec Ops: The Line Keyboard & Controller Controls
Yager's Spec Ops: The Line is a cover shooter about a Delta Force team in a buried Dubai. 2K's manual prints the keyboard and Xbox 360 layouts together, which is how the entry below carries both — note that one key does cover, sprint and every context action at once.
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All Spec Ops: The Line controls
23 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Spec Ops: The Line's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shoot | LMB |
| Aim | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch Weapon | E |
| Throw Grenade | Q |
| Pick Up (hold) | R |
| Next Grenade Type | Wheel |
| Previous Grenade Type | Wheel |
| Toggle Secondary Fire (single player) | C |
Gameplay 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Cover / Sprint / Context Actions | Space |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Melee | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Vault (hold, while moving) | Shift |
| Walk | Alt |
Squad & Multiplayer 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Squad (single player) | MMB |
| Medic and Officer Abilities (multiplayer) | MMB |
| Officer Supply Drop (multiplayer) | X |
| Show Scoreboard (multiplayer) | F1 |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Camera (aim mode) | F |
| Show Intel (single player) | I |
| Menu | Esc |
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Combat 9
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shoot | R2 |
| Aim | L2 |
| Reload | X |
| Switch Weapon | Y |
| Throw Grenade | L1 |
| Pick Up (hold) | X |
| Next Grenade Type | D-Pad → |
| Previous Grenade Type | D-Pad ← |
| Toggle Secondary Fire (single player) | D-Pad ↑ |
Gameplay 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Cover / Sprint / Context Actions | A |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Melee | B |
| Crouch | L3 |
| Vault (hold, while moving) | B |
Squad & Multiplayer 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Command Squad (single player) | R1 |
| Medic and Officer Abilities (multiplayer) | R1 |
| Officer Supply Drop (multiplayer) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Show Scoreboard (multiplayer) | View |
Interface 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Camera (aim mode) | R3 |
| Show Intel (single player) | View |
| Menu | Menu |
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Spec Ops: The Line controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Spec Ops: The Line?
- Spec Ops: The Line, a shooter game, uses 23 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Spec Ops: The Line controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Spec Ops: The Line's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Spec Ops: The Line support a controller?
- Yes — Spec Ops: The Line has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Spec Ops: The Line controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Spec Ops: The Line resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Spec Ops: The Line or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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