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Cities: Skylines II Keyboard Controls

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A complete reference to the default keyboard controls for Cities: Skylines II on PC. Master the default keybindings for camera movement, rotation, tilt and zoom, simulation speed, the bulldozer, undo and redo, info views, and editor tools so you can build and manage your city more efficiently.

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All Cities: Skylines II keyboard controls

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35 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Cities: Skylines II's control settings.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

+ 3 more controls in the table below

Camera 11

Action Shortcut
Move Camera Forward W
Move Camera Backward S
Move Camera Left A
Move Camera Right D
Rotate Camera Left Q
Rotate Camera Right E
Zoom In R
Zoom Out F
Tilt Camera Up T
Tilt Camera Down G
Focus Selection U

Tools 7

Action Shortcut
Bulldoze / Demolish B
Undo CtrlZ
Apply Tool / Select LMB
Redo CtrlY
Elevation Up PgUp
Elevation Down PgDn
Secondary Apply / Cancel Tool RMB

Info Views 7

Action Shortcut
Info View I
Map Tiles M
City Economy Z
Progression P
City Information C
City Statistics V
Transportation Overview X

General 6

Action Shortcut
Quicksave F5
Pause Menu Esc
Quickload F9
Photo Mode .
Hide UI BACKTICK
Take Photo (Photo Mode) Enter

Simulation Speed 4

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause Simulation Space
Normal Speed 1
Fast Speed 2
Fastest Speed 3

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Cities: Skylines II controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Cities: Skylines II?
Cities: Skylines II, a simulation game, uses 35 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Cities: Skylines II controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Cities: Skylines II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Cities: Skylines II controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Cities: Skylines II resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cities: Skylines II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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