What are the default controls for Final Fantasy VII?

Final Fantasy VII, a rpg game, uses 16 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Final Fantasy VII controls?

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

Which platforms do these Final Fantasy VII controls cover?

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

Is this an official Final Fantasy VII resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Fantasy VII or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Final Fantasy VII Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard controls for the 2013 PC re-release of Final Fantasy VII, Square's 1997 RPG about Cloud, AVALANCHE and Shinra. The game names its inputs by role (OK, Cancel, Menu, Switch, Target, Assist) rather than by key, and this edition moved them off the 1998 PC version's numeric keypad onto the letter row and the navigation cluster. Every key can be reassigned from the launcher's Keyboard tab or the in-game Config menu.

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All Final Fantasy VII keyboard controls

Layout

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Move / Cursor Up	`UP`
Move / Cursor Down	`DOWN`
Move / Cursor Left	`LEFT`
Move / Cursor Right	`RIGHT`
Run (hold while moving)	`C`

General 4

Action	Shortcut
OK: Talk, Examine, Confirm	`X`
Cancel / Back	`C`
Open Menu	`V`
Assist: Show Pointer and Exits	`Del`

Menus 3

Action	Shortcut
Switch Equip / Materia Screen	`Ins`
Page Up in Menus	`PgUp`
Page Down in Menus	`PgDn`

Battle 3

Action	Shortcut
Escape from Battle (hold both)	`PgUpPgDn`
Pause Battle	`B`
Show Targets	`End`

World Map 1

Action	Shortcut
Change World Map Camera	`Home`

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16 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Final Fantasy VII's control settings.

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Final Fantasy VII controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Final Fantasy VII?: Final Fantasy VII, a rpg game, uses 16 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Final Fantasy VII controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Final Fantasy VII's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Final Fantasy VII controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Final Fantasy VII resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Fantasy VII or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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