What are the default controls for World of Warcraft?

World of Warcraft, a rpg game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap World of Warcraft controls?

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

Does World of Warcraft support a controller?

Yes — World of Warcraft has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these World of Warcraft controls cover?

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

Is this an official World of Warcraft resource?

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

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World of Warcraft Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Reference the default keyboard controls for World of Warcraft on PC and Mac. This guide covers movement, targeting, action bar slots, interface panels (Character, Talents & Spellbook, Bags), chat, and UI shortcuts so you can learn the defaults or rebind them to suit your playstyle.

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Layout

40 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in World of Warcraft's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

Interface Panels 10

Action	Shortcut
Character Info	`C`
Talents & Spellbook	`N`
World Map	`M`
Open All Bags	`B`
Quest Log	`L`
Achievements	`Y`
Guild & Communities	`J`
Group Finder	`I`
Collections	`ShiftP`
Adventure Guide	`ShiftJ`

Action Bar 9

Action	Shortcut
Action Button 1	`1`
Action Button 2	`2`
Action Button 3	`3`
Action Button 4	`4`
Action Button 5	`5`
Action Button 6	`6`
Action Button 7	`7`
Action Button 10	`0`
Action Button 12	`=`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Jump	`Space`
Turn Left	`A`
Turn Right	`D`
Strafe Left	`Q`
Strafe Right	`E`
Toggle Autorun	`NUMLOCK`

Targeting 7

Action	Shortcut
Target Nearest Enemy	`Tab`
Target Self	`F1`
Target Previous Enemy	`ShiftTab`
Target Party Member 1	`F2`
Interact With Target	`F`
Target Party Member 2	`F3`
Target Nearest Friend	`CtrlTab`

Chat 3

Action	Shortcut
Open Chat	`Enter`
Open Chat & Type Slash Command	`/`
Reply to Whisper	`R`

Misc/UI 3

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Game Menu	`Esc`
Toggle User Interface	`AltZ`
Screenshot	`PRINTSCREEN`

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Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Turn Left	`L-Stick`
Turn Right	`L-Stick`
Strafe Left	`L-Stick`
Strafe Right	`L-Stick`

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World of Warcraft controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for World of Warcraft?: World of Warcraft, a rpg game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap World of Warcraft controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from World of Warcraft's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does World of Warcraft support a controller?: Yes — World of Warcraft has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these World of Warcraft controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official World of Warcraft resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by World of Warcraft or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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