What are the default controls for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm?

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm, a strategy game, uses 41 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm controls?

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

Which platforms do these Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm controls cover?

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

Is this an official Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm resource?

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

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm Keyboard controls

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Tiberian Sun still plays by the old Westwood rule: the left button selects and gives every order, the right button cancels. The modifiers do the rest — Ctrl to force fire, Alt to force a move, Ctrl and Alt together for rally points and guard patrols — while W lays way-points and Ctrl with F9 to F12 bookmarks the map. Taken from Westwood's printed PC manual.

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All Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm keyboard controls

Layout

41 shortcuts

Camera 12

Action	Shortcut
Scroll the Map	`RMBDrag`
Centre on Base	`H`
Jump to Last Radar / EVA Event	`V`
Follow Selected Unit	`F`
Set Tactical Map Location 1	`CtrlF9`
Go to Tactical Map Location 1	`F9`
Set Tactical Map Location 2	`CtrlF10`
Set Tactical Map Location 3	`CtrlF11`
Set Tactical Map Location 4	`CtrlF12`
Go to Tactical Map Location 2	`F10`
Go to Tactical Map Location 3	`F11`
Go to Tactical Map Location 4	`F12`

Orders 7

Action	Shortcut
Move / Attack Target	`LMB`
Stop Units	`S`
Force Fire	`CtrlLMB`
Force Move	`AltLMB`
Scatter Units	`X`
Guard a Friendly Unit	`GLMB`
Set Rally Point (War Factory / Barracks)	`CtrlAltLMB`

Selection 6

Action	Shortcut
Select a Unit or Structure	`LMB`
Box-Select a Group of Units	`LMBDrag`
Deselect / Cancel Current Mode	`RMB`
Select All Units on Screen	`E`
Select Next Unit	`N`
Select Previous Unit	`B`

Teams 5

Action	Shortcut
Create Team (Ctrl + 0–9)	`Ctrl1`
Select Team (0–9)	`1`
Select Team and Centre on It	`Alt1`
Add Selection to Team	`Shift1`
Add a Unit to the Selected Team	`ShiftLMB`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Options Menu	`Esc`
Toggle Power Mode	`P`
Sidebar Page Up	`PgUp`
Sidebar Page Down	`PgDn`
Screen Capture	`CtrlC`

Way-points 4

Action	Shortcut
Way-point Mode	`W`
Loop Way-points into a Patrol	`ShiftLMB`
Guard Patrol Along Way-points	`CtrlAltLMB`
Delete Selected Way-point	`Del`

Multiplayer 2

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Alliance With a Player	`A`
Toggle Radar / Score Screen	`Tab`

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41 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm's control settings.

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Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm?: Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm, a strategy game, uses 41 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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