What are the default controls for Europa Universalis III?

Europa Universalis III, a strategy game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Europa Universalis III controls?

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

Which platforms do these Europa Universalis III controls cover?

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

Is this an official Europa Universalis III resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Europa Universalis III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Europa Universalis III Keyboard controls

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Keyboard and mouse controls for Europa Universalis III, Paradox Development Studio's 2007 grand strategy game of the early modern world, as sold in the Complete edition. Covers pausing and pacing the daily clock, the letter keys that swap between map modes, the F1 domestic screen and its page keys, the panels and popups you answer from the keyboard, and the click-and-drag orders that march armies and fleets across the map.

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Layout

34 shortcuts

Map Modes 10

Action	Shortcut
Political Map Mode	`W`
Terrain Map Mode	`Q`
Diplomatic Map Mode	`Y`
Religious Map Mode	`E`
Trade Map Mode	`T`
Revolt Risk Map Mode	`P`
Holy Roman Empire Map Mode (no unit selected)	`R`
Region Map Mode	`U`
Culture Map Mode	`I`
Sphere of Influence Map Mode	`O`

Interface 8

Action	Shortcut
Domestic Management Interface	`F1`
Ledger	`L`
Cancel / Answer No to Popup	`Esc`
Confirm Single-Choice Popup	`Enter`
Switch Domestic Management Page (panel open)	`Q`then`/`then`W`then`/`then`E`then`/`then`R`then`/`then`T`then`/`then`Y`then`/`then`U`then`/`then`I`then`/`then`O`
Holy Roman Empire Panel	`H`
Curia Overview	`C`
Multiplayer Chat	`Tab`

Units 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Selected Unit to Province	`RMB`
Select Army or Fleet	`LMB`
Box-Select Several Units	`LMBDrag`
Add Movement Leg (Waypoint)	`ShiftRMB`
Merge Selected Armies (same province)	`G`
Split Selected Unit	`R`

Camera/Map 4

Action	Shortcut
Zoom Map In / Out	`Wheel`
Scroll Map	`Arrows`
Center Map on Capital	`Home`
Step Through Armies and Navies	`PgUp`then`/`then`PgDn`

Game Speed 3

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Resume	`Space`then`/`then`Pause`
Increase Game Speed	`+`
Decrease Game Speed	`−`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Take Screenshot	`F11`
Save World Map Image	`F12`
Save Map Image of Your Empire and Vassals	`ShiftF12`

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34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Europa Universalis III's control settings.

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Europa Universalis III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Europa Universalis III?: Europa Universalis III, a strategy game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Europa Universalis III controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Europa Universalis III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Europa Universalis III controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Europa Universalis III resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Europa Universalis III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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