What are the default controls for Tropico 6?

Tropico 6, a simulation game, uses 25 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Tropico 6 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tropico 6's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Tropico 6 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Tropico 6 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tropico 6 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · Mac · Linux · 25 default keybinds

Tropico 6 Keyboard Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Tropico 6, the city-building and management game from Limbic Entertainment and Kalypso. Covers camera control, construction, game speed, and the management panels you use to rule your island nation.

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All Tropico 6 keyboard controls

Layout

25 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Tropico 6's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Rotate Camera

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←

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

UI / Panels 11

Action	Shortcut
Open Task Overview	`1`
Open Almanac	`3`
Open Edicts	`5`
Open Research	`6`
Open Trade	`8`
Open Politics	`0`
Open Overlays	`4`
Open Raids	`7`
Open Constitution	`9`
Open Broker	`−`
Open Era Outline	`=`

Building 5

Action	Shortcut
Open Construction Menu	`RMB`
Road Building Mode	`R`
Rotate Building	`R`
Remove Selected Building	`DEL`
Set Value for All Buildings of a Kind	`Ctrl`

Camera 4

Action	Shortcut
Move Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Zoom In / Out	`SCROLL`
Rotate Camera	`MMB`
Archipelago View	`Space`

Misc 4

Action	Shortcut
Quicksave	`F5`
Quickload	`F8`
Open Game Options	`F9`
Return to Main Menu	`Esc`

Game Speed 1

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`P`

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Tropico 6 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Tropico 6?: Tropico 6, a simulation game, uses 25 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Tropico 6 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tropico 6's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Tropico 6 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Tropico 6 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tropico 6 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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