What are the default controls for Company of Heroes?

Company of Heroes, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Company of Heroes controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Company of Heroes's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Company of Heroes controls cover?

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

Is this an official Company of Heroes resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Company of Heroes or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Company of Heroes Keyboard controls

Windows
35 default keybinds
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Relic's 2006 Normandy RTS keeps its orders on single letters — A attacks, T retreats, R reinforces, E repairs — and hangs base selection off the function row. The rows below are the HOT KEYS page of the retail manual SEGA still serves from Steam.

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All Company of Heroes keyboard controls

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35 shortcuts

Selection 13

Action	Shortcut
Select Headquarters	`F1`
Next Primary Selection	`Tab`
Cycle Through Builders	`,`
Cycle Through Infantry	`.`
Cycle Through Vehicles	`/`
Select Barracks	`F2`
Select Weapon Support	`F3`
Select Motorpool	`F4`
Select Tank Depot	`F5`
Select Supply Yard	`F6`
Focus on Primary Selection	`CtrlTab`
Previous Primary Selection	`ShiftTab`
Remove Selection	`Ctrl`

Units/Orders 9

Action	Shortcut
Queue Orders	`Shift`
Attack	`A`
Retreat	`T`
Reinforce	`R`
Repair	`E`
Attack Ground	`G`
Halt	`H`
Rally	`Y`
Unload	`U`

Game Control 6

Action	Shortcut
Cancel	`Esc`
Ping	`CtrlA`
Cycle Through Event Cues	`Space`
Accept	`Enter`
Pause	`Pause`
In-Game Menu	`F10`

Camera 4

Action	Shortcut
Camera Rotation	`AltMouse`
Zoom In / Out	`Wheel`
Default Camera Angle	`Bksp`
Default Camera Height	`Bksp`then`Bksp`

Building 2

Action	Shortcut
Build	`B`
Cancel Building	`Del`

UI 1

Action	Shortcut
Company Commander	`CtrlZ`

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+ 3 more controls in the table below

35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Company of Heroes's control settings.

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Company of Heroes controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Company of Heroes?: Company of Heroes, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Company of Heroes controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Company of Heroes's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Company of Heroes controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Company of Heroes resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Company of Heroes or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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