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Stardew Valley Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard and mouse controls for Stardew Valley on PC (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Use this reference to move around the farm, use tools, manage your inventory, and open menus, then rebind any key from the in-game Options tab.
All Stardew Valley controls
27 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Stardew Valley's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Inventory/Items 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shift Toolbar | Tab |
| Inventory Hotkey Slots | 10 |
| Switch Item | MMB |
| Inventory Hotkey Slots (extra) | then/then= |
| Move Item to Top Row | ShiftLMB |
| Split One Item from Stack | RMB |
| Take Half a Stack | ShiftRMB |
| Delete Selected Item | Del |
UI/Misc 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Emote Menu | Y |
| Open Chat Box | T |
| Screenshot Mode | F4 |
| Open Chat Box (alt) | ? |
| Craft 5 at a Time | ShiftLMB |
| Craft / Buy 25 at a Time | CtrlShiftLMB |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Run | LEFTthenShift |
Tools/Action 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Tool or Place Item | LMB |
| Check / Do Action | RMB |
| Use Tool or Place Item (keyboard) | C |
| Check / Do Action (keyboard) | X |
Menus 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Menu | E |
| Open Menu / Close Menu | Esc |
| Open Journal | F |
| Open Map Window | M |
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Inventory/Items 2
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Toolbar | LBthenRB | L1thenR1 |
| Switch Item | LTthenRT | L2thenR2 |
UI/Misc 2
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Open Emote Menu | RS | R3 |
| Open Chat Box | RS | R3 |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick | L-Stick |
Tools/Action 2
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Use Tool or Place Item | X | ■ |
| Check / Do Action | A | ✕ |
Menus 3
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Open Menu | B | ● |
| Open Menu / Close Menu | Menu | Options |
| Open Journal | View | Share |
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