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The Sims 2 Legacy Collection Keyboard Controls
The Sims 2 Legacy Collection is EA's 2025 re-release of Maxis' 2004 life simulation with its expansion and stuff packs, and it keeps the key layout of the original Key Commands card that shipped in the box. F1 to F5 flip between Live, Buy, Build, Story and Options, 1 to 3 set the clock speed, and single letters like H, E, J and R pick up the Hand, Eyedropper, Sledgehammer and Design tools while you build.
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All The Sims 2 Legacy Collection keyboard controls
61 default keybinds across 9 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Sims 2 Legacy Collection's control settings.
+ 8 more controls in the table below
+ 8 more controls in the table below
61 shortcuts
Build/Buy Mode 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rotate object or Sim clockwise | . |
| Delete object | Del |
| Hand tool | H |
| Rotate object or Sim counterclockwise | , |
| Remove walls, floors and other structures (click or drag) | CtrlLMB |
| Eyedropper tool | E |
| Continue placing copies of an object | ShiftLMB |
| Sledgehammer tool | J |
| Design tool | R |
| Move a wall object up or down ([ and ]) | [ |
| Move object to the next slot on a shelf | M |
| Toggle day / night | L |
| Top-down view | T |
| 45-degree view | G |
Camera 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move camera forward (or Up Arrow) | W |
| Move camera back (or Down Arrow) | S |
| Move camera left (or Left Arrow) | A |
| Move camera right (or Right Arrow) | D |
| Zoom in (also = / + or mouse wheel) | Z |
| Zoom out (also - or mouse wheel) | X |
| Rotate camera left | , |
| Rotate camera right | . |
| Move the camera faster (with any arrow key) | ShiftUP |
| Tilt the camera (hold and drag, or drag with the middle button) | CtrlRMB |
| Save camera position (Ctrl+4 to Ctrl+9 for positions 0-5) | Ctrl4 |
| Restore camera position (4 to 9 for positions 0-5) | 4 |
| Snap straight to camera position (Shift+4 to Shift+9) | Shift4 |
General 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Toggle the cheat entry window | CtrlShiftC |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Cancel | Esc |
| Hide or show the UI | F10 |
| Cycle screen resolution scaling (Legacy Collection) | AltEnter |
| Quit | Q |
Movie Making 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Movie Making Mode (free camera) | Tab |
| Take a snapshot | C |
| Lower camera height (Movie Making Mode) | Q |
| Raise camera height (Movie Making Mode) | E |
| Start / end video capture | V |
| Pause / resume video capture | B |
Game Modes 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Live Mode (Families panel in the neighborhood) | F1 |
| Buy Mode (Lots and Houses panel in the neighborhood) | F2 |
| Build Mode (Decorations panel in the neighborhood) | F3 |
| Story Mode (Neighborhood Story in the neighborhood) | F4 |
| Options panel | F5 |
Time 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause the game (also ~ or Pause/Break) | P |
| Regular speed | 1 |
| Fast speed | 2 |
| Ultra speed | 3 |
Live Mode 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to the next Sim in the household (or N) | Space |
| Center the camera on the active Sim | Enter |
| Cancel an interaction (after selecting it) | RMB |
| Page through pie menu options | Tab |
House Controls 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next floor | PgUp |
| Previous floor | PgDn |
| Next wall mode | Home |
| Previous wall mode | End |
Build Mode 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create a room (with the Wall tool) | ShiftDrag |
| Fill a room with wallpaper or flooring | ShiftDrag |
| Toggle full / quarter tile mode | CtrlF |
| Invert the Terrain tool (hold) | Shift |
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The Sims 2 Legacy Collection controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Sims 2 Legacy Collection?
- The Sims 2 Legacy Collection, a simulation game, uses 61 default keybinds across 9 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Sims 2 Legacy Collection controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Sims 2 Legacy Collection's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these The Sims 2 Legacy Collection controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Sims 2 Legacy Collection resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Sims 2 Legacy Collection or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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