What are the default controls for Command & Conquer: Generals?

Command & Conquer: Generals, a strategy game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Command & Conquer: Generals controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Command & Conquer: Generals's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Command & Conquer: Generals controls cover?

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

Is this an official Command & Conquer: Generals resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Command & Conquer: Generals or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Command & Conquer: Generals Keyboard controls

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Generals gives its orders through a held letter and a left-click: A for attack-move, G to guard, Ctrl to force fire, and Alt-clicks chain waypoints. E grabs every unit of the same kind on screen (twice for the whole map) and Q every fighting unit, while the bare arrow keys step through your units and dozers — Zero Hour later moved that onto Ctrl. F1–F8 store camera bookmarks and the number keys hold groups. Taken from the keyboard reference in EA's retail manual.

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Layout

39 shortcuts

Selection 10

Action	Shortcut
Select a Unit	`LMB`
Add a Unit to Selection	`ShiftLMB`
Select All On-Screen Units of a Type	`E`
Select All Combat Units	`Q`
Select All On-Screen Units of a Type (Mouse)	`LMB`then`LMB`
Select All Units on the Map Matching the Selection	`E`then`E`
Select Previous Unit	`LEFT`
Select Next Unit	`RIGHT`
Select Previous Dozer / Worker	`UP`
Select Next Dozer / Worker	`DOWN`

Camera 10

Action	Shortcut
Jump to Last Radar Event	`Space`
Jump to Command Center	`H`
Rapid Scroll	`RMBDrag`
Set Camera Bookmark (F1–F8)	`CtrlF1`
Go to Camera Bookmark (F1–F8)	`F1`
Rotate Camera Left	`Num 4`
Rotate Camera Right	`Num 6`
Zoom Camera In	`Num 8`
Zoom Camera Out	`Num 2`
Reset Camera to Default	`Num 5`

Orders 7

Action	Shortcut
Attack Move	`ALMB`
Stop Units	`S`
Force Attack	`CtrlLMB`
Guard Position	`GLMB`
Set Waypoints	`AltLMB`
Scatter	`X`
Create Formation	`CtrlF`

Groups 4

Action	Shortcut
Assign Selected Units to a Group	`Ctrl1`
Select a Group	`1`
Select a Group and Jump to It	`1`then`1`
View a Group Without Selecting It	`Alt1`

Interface 4

Action	Shortcut
Diplomacy Screen (Multiplayer) / Mission Objectives (Campaign)	`Tab`
Options Menu	`Esc`
Toggle Command Bar	`F9`
Take Screenshot	`F12`

Multiplayer 4

Action	Shortcut
Place Beacon	`CtrlB`
Chat With Everyone	`Enter`
Chat With Allies	`Bksp`
Order Selected Units to Cheer	`CtrlC`

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39 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Command & Conquer: Generals's control settings.

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Command & Conquer: Generals controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Command & Conquer: Generals?: Command & Conquer: Generals, a strategy game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Command & Conquer: Generals controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Command & Conquer: Generals's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Command & Conquer: Generals controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Command & Conquer: Generals resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Command & Conquer: Generals or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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