What are the default controls for Anno 1800?

Anno 1800, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Anno 1800 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Anno 1800's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Anno 1800 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Anno 1800 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anno 1800 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Anno 1800 Keyboard controls

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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Anno 1800, Ubisoft's city-building and trading strategy game. Covers camera control, construction and editing tools, game speed, management panels, ship and selection commands so you can build and manage your empire faster.

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Layout

35 shortcuts

Construction 14

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Build Menu	`B`
Build Dirt Road	`S`
Build Residence	`H`
Rotate Building Anticlockwise	`,`
Rotate Building Clockwise	`.`
Toggle Copy Mode	`C`
Toggle Demolish Mode	`D`
Build Paved Street	`ShiftS`
Build Warehouse	`W`
Toggle Blueprint Mode	`V`
Toggle Move Mode	`M`
Upgrade Selected Building	`U`
Upgrade All Buildings of Type	`ShiftU`
Delete Object	`Del`

Camera 8

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`Arrows`
Rotate Camera Left	`Z`
Rotate Camera Right	`X`
Zoom In	`PgUp`
Zoom Out	`PgDn`
Reset Camera Position	`Home`
Jump to Saved Camera Position	`F5`
Store Camera Position	`CtrlF5`

Game Speed 5

Action	Shortcut
Pause Game	`P`
Increase Game Speed	`Num +`
Decrease Game Speed	`Num −`
Pause Production in Building	`F`
Pause Production by Type	`ShiftF`

Selection 4

Action	Shortcut
Cycle to Next Ship	`Tab`
Select Control Group	`1`
Assign Control Group	`Ctrl1`
Cycle to Previous Ship	`ShiftTab`

UI/Panels 3

Action	Shortcut
Show/Hide World Map	`Space`
Open/Cancel Menu	`Esc`
Toggle HUD	`CtrlG`

Trade 1

Action	Shortcut
Open Trade Routes	`T`

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35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Anno 1800's control settings.

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Anno 1800 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Anno 1800?: Anno 1800, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Anno 1800 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Anno 1800's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Anno 1800 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Anno 1800 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anno 1800 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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