What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, a shooter game, uses 39 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls?

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

Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III support a controller?

Yes — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 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 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III resource?

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

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Keyboard & controller controls

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Default keyboard and mouse bindings for Sledgehammer's 2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, with the matching default controller button for each action. It covers the movement set (tactical sprint, slide, dive, mantle), combat and equipment keys, and the F-key shortcuts for the launcher, social and settings menus.

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38 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Sprint / Tactical Sprint	`Shift`
Look / Aim	`Mouse`
Jump / Stand / Mantle	`Space`
Crouch / Slide (while sprinting)	`C`
Interact	`F`
Prone / Dive (while sprinting)	`Ctrl`
Open Parachute	`Space`
Auto Move Forward	`H`
Cut Parachute	`C`
Parachute Free Look	`Q`

Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sights	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Next Weapon	`2`
Melee	`V`
Next Weapon (wheel)	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`1`
Weapon Mount	`T`
Fire Mode	`B`

Interface 9

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`Tab`
Map	`M`
Pause / Menu	`Esc`
Launcher Menu	`F1`
Social Menu	`F2`
Settings Menu	`F3`
Loadout Menu	`F6`
Mute Sound	`F10`
Mute Microphone	`F11`

Equipment 5

Action	Shortcut
Lethal Equipment	`E`
Tactical Equipment	`Q`
Field Upgrade	`X`
Armor Plate / Drop Item	`G`
Night Vision Goggles	`N`

Comms 4

Action	Shortcut
Ping / Mark Location	`MMB`
Ping Wheel	`Alt`
Push to Talk	`Z`
Text Chat	`Enter`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Ping / Mark Location

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←

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Movement 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Sprint / Tactical Sprint	`LSL3L3`
Look / Aim	`R-Stick`
Jump / Stand / Mantle	`A✕A`
Crouch / Slide (while sprinting)	`B●B`
Interact	`X■X`

Combat 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Fire Weapon	`RTR2R2`
Aim Down Sights	`LTL2L2`
Reload	`X■X`
Next Weapon	`Y▲Y`
Melee	`RSR3R3`
Fire Mode	`D-Pad ←`

Interface 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Scoreboard	`ViewShareView`
Pause / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`

Equipment 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Lethal Equipment	`RBR1R1`
Tactical Equipment	`LBL1L1`
Killstreak	`D-Pad →`

Comms 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Ping / Mark Location	`D-Pad ↑`

Sourced from callofduty.com, game8.co, frondtech.com, defkey.com Last verified September 25, 2026

39 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, a shooter game, uses 39 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III support a controller?: Yes — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 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 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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