What are the default controls for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Garry's Mod controls?

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

Which platforms do these Garry's Mod controls cover?

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

Is this an official Garry's Mod resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garry's Mod or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Garry's Mod Keyboard controls

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31 default keybinds
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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Facepunch Studios' Garry's Mod sandbox on PC. Covers movement, the Physics Gun and Tool Gun, the spawn and context menus, camera, combat, and multiplayer communication so you can build, pose, and play right away.

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31 shortcuts

Tools/Spawning 10

Action	Shortcut
Open Spawn Menu (hold)	`Q`
Physgun: Grab / Move Object (hold)	`LMB`
Physgun: Freeze Object	`RMB`
Tool Gun: Primary Action	`LMB`
Open Context Menu (hold)	`C`
Physgun: Rotate Object (hold)	`E`
Physgun: Move Object Closer / Further	`Wheel`
Tool Gun: Secondary Action	`RMB`
Undo Last Action	`Z`
Physgun: Unfreeze Object (aim at prop)	`R`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward / Back / Left / Right	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Use / Interact	`E`
Crouch / Duck	`Ctrl`
Sprint	`Shift`
Walk Slowly	`Alt`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Primary Attack / Fire	`LMB`
Secondary Attack	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Select Weapon Slot 1-6	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`
Next / Previous Weapon	`Wheel`

Multiplayer/Comms 5

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard / Player List	`Tab`
Voice Chat (push to talk)	`X`
Text Chat (all)	`Y`
Team Text Chat	`U`
Spray Logo	`T`

Camera 3

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Noclip (fly)	`V`
Flashlight	`F`
Suit Zoom	`B`

Menus 2

Action	Shortcut
Help / Main Menu	`F1`
Take Screenshot	`F5`

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31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Garry's Mod's control settings.

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Garry's Mod controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Garry's Mod?: Garry's Mod, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Garry's Mod controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Garry's Mod's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Garry's Mod controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Garry's Mod resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garry's Mod or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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