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A complete reference to the default PC keyboard hotkeys for Age of Empires IV, the real-time strategy game from Relic and World's Edge. Master camera control, unit selection, idle villager management, control groups, town center navigation, and battlefield commands like attack-move so you can manage your economy and armies faster.
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All Age of Empires IV keyboard controls
25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Age of Empires IV's control settings.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Selection 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Idle Villagers | Ctrl. |
| Cycle Through Idle Economy Units | . |
| Select All Military Units | CtrlShiftC |
| Select All Units on Screen | CtrlA |
| Select All Villagers | CtrlShiftV |
| Select All Idle Military Units | Ctrl, |
| Cycle Through Idle Military Units | , |
| Cycle Through Idle Economy Units (alternate) | N |
| Return All Villagers to Work | CtrlShiftR |
| Select All Military Units (alternate) | CtrlM |
Camera 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | ARROWS |
| Focus on Selected Unit | F5 |
| Pan Camera (alternate) | AltW |
| Center Camera | Bksp |
| Follow Selected Unit | HOME |
Buildings 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle Through Town Centers | H |
| Focus on Capital Town Center | CtrlH |
| Cycle Through Town Centers (alternate) | L |
Commands 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack-Move | A |
| Delete Selected Unit or Building | Del |
| Delete Selected Unit or Building (alternate) | Ctrl= |
Control Groups 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Control Group | Ctrl1 |
| Select Control Group | 1 |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Team Chat | Enter |
| Global Chat | ShiftEnter |
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Age of Empires IV controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Age of Empires IV?
- Age of Empires IV, a strategy game, uses 25 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Age of Empires IV controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Age of Empires IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Age of Empires IV controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Age of Empires IV resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Age of Empires IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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