What are the default controls for Medieval II: Total War?

Medieval II: Total War, a strategy game, uses 65 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Medieval II: Total War controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Medieval II: Total War's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Medieval II: Total War controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Medieval II: Total War resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medieval II: Total War or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · Mac · Linux · 65 default keybinds

Medieval II: Total War Keyboard Controls

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Medieval II keeps its campaign scrolls on single letters — G diplomacy, F finances, B construction, R recruitment — and its eight battle formations on Shift plus a digit. Steam's manual link for this SKU is only a launcher splash screen; the full controls chapter lives in Feral's web manual for the port, whose Linux edition prints the same Ctrl-based defaults as the Windows build.

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All Medieval II: Total War keyboard controls

65 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Medieval II: Total War's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 14 more controls in the table below

65 shortcuts

Campaign 21

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`CtrlS`
Quick Load	`CtrlL`
Open Diplomacy Overview Scroll	`G`
Open Finances Overview Scroll	`F`
Open Construction Scroll	`B`
Open Recruitment Scroll	`R`
Open Faction Overview Scroll	`O`
Animation Speed-Up	`Space`
Stop Character Walking	`Bksp`
Zoom to Capital	`H`
Open Mission Overview Scroll	`C`
Auto-Merge Units	`M`
Zoom In on Map	`Num +`
Zoom Out on Map	`Num −`
Select Previous of Object Type	`[`
Select Next of Object Type	`]`
Display Standards	`J`
Toggle Character Labels	`CtrlN`
Toggle Settlement Labels	`CtrlT`
Disband All Selected Units	`CtrlD`
Show All Multi-Turn Paths	`=`

Camera 18

Action	Shortcut
Move Camera Forward	`W`
Move Camera Backward	`S`
Move Camera Left	`A`
Move Camera Right	`D`
Rotate Camera Left	`Q`
Rotate Camera Right	`E`
Move Camera Up	`Numpad*`
Move Camera Down	`Numpad/`
Rotate Camera Up	`R`
Rotate Camera Down	`F`
Zoom to General	`Home`
Zoom to Unit	`End`
Track Unit	`Del`
Close Up of the Action	`Ctrl``
Free Look Mode	`Shift``
Increase Camera Speed	`PgUp`
Decrease Camera Speed	`PgDn`
Toggle Camera Speed	`Caps Lock`

Formations 12

Action	Shortcut
Group Selected Units	`G`
Toggle Unit Formation (Tight / Loose)	`U`
Formation: Single Line	`Shift1`
Formation: Double Line	`Shift2`
Formation: Missiles in Front	`Shift3`
Formation: Missiles Behind	`Shift4`
Formation: Double Line, Cavalry Flanks	`Shift5`
Formation: Offensive Block	`Shift6`
Formation: Defensive Block	`Shift7`
Formation: Column	`Shift8`
Increase Formation Width	`+`
Decrease Formation Width	`−`

Units 9

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Fire at Will	`I`
Toggle Skirmish	`K`
Toggle Guard Mode	`B`
Toggle Run	`H`
Toggle Special Unit Ability	`J`
Withdraw	`L`
Halt Movement	`Bksp`
Rotate Unit Left	`<`
Rotate Unit Right	`>`

Battle 5

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Pause	`P`
Toggle Game Speed (Fast / Normal)	`CtrlT`
Show Unit Destinations	`Space`
Toggle Unit Group AI Control	`CtrlL`
Toggle Unit Information Display	`CtrlF2`

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Medieval II: Total War controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Medieval II: Total War?: Medieval II: Total War, a strategy game, uses 65 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Medieval II: Total War controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Medieval II: Total War's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Medieval II: Total War controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Medieval II: Total War resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medieval II: Total War or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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