What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops?

Call of Duty: Black Ops, a shooter game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Call of Duty: Black Ops controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops controls cover?

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

Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Keyboard controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Treyarch's 2010 Call of Duty: Black Ops, transcribed from Activision's own Windows manual. Covers movement including lean and dive-to-prone, weapon handling, lethal and tactical grenades, killstreak ground support, and the multiplayer chat and vote keys.

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Layout

34 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Sprint / Hold Breath	`Shift`
Move Back	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Stand / Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`C`
Prone	`Ctrl`
Dive to Prone (while sprinting)	`Shift`then`Ctrl`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sight (ADS)	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Switch Weapon	`1`
Use / Interact	`F`
Melee Attack	`V`
Switch Weapon (mouse wheel)	`Wheel`
Attachments / Special Ammo	`5`

Communication 6

Action	Shortcut
Text Chat	`T`
Team Chat	`Y`
Voice Chat (push to talk)	`Z`
Vote Yes	`F1`
Vote No	`F2`
Spectator View Mode	`F3`

Equipment 5

Action	Shortcut
Throw Lethal Grenade	`G`
Throw Tactical Grenade	`4`
Equipment	`X`
Ground Support (Killstreaks)	`6`
Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate)	`MMB`

Interface 4

Action	Shortcut
Objectives / Pause Menu	`Esc`
Show Score / Objectives	`Tab`
Console	`
Screenshot	`F12`

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34 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Black Ops's control settings.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops?: Call of Duty: Black Ops, a shooter game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Call of Duty: Black Ops controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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