Grand Theft Auto V Keyboard & controller controls
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- 34 default keybinds
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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Grand Theft Auto V (and GTA Online). This reference covers on-foot movement, combat and weapons, driving, the phone and interaction menu, camera, and in-game navigation as bound out of the box.
All Grand Theft Auto V controls
34 shortcuts
Combat/Weapons 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Melee Attack | LMB |
| Aim Weapon / Lock-On | RMB |
| Reload / Melee | R |
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | Tab |
| Special Ability | Caps Lock |
| Select Weapon Category (1-9) | 1 |
| Scroll Through Weapon Categories | Wheel ↑ |
| Toggle Weapon Flashlight | E |
Driving 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate / Brake-Reverse | WthenS |
| Steer Left / Right | AthenD |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Horn / Siren | G |
| Motorcycle Lean Forward | Shift |
| Motorcycle Lean Backward | Ctrl |
| Previous Custom Radio Track | − |
| Next Custom Radio Track | = |
On Foot/Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move (forward / left / back / right) | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / Swim | Shift |
| Jump / Climb / Vault / Dive | Space |
| Enter/Exit Cover | Q |
| Character Wheel (hold) | Alt |
| Stealth Mode (toggle) | Ctrl |
Phone/Interaction 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bring Up Phone | UP |
| Interaction Menu | M |
| Select (Phone) | Enter |
| Cancel / Put Away Phone | Bksp |
| Navigate Phone Screen | Wheel ↑ |
| Phone Special Option / Contacts Dialpad | Space |
Vehicles 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter/Exit Vehicle | F |
| Fire Drive-By Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Drive-By Weapon | RMB |
| Cycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible Roof (hold) | H |
| Cycle Radio Stations | . |
Camera 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Change Camera Modes | V |
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30 shortcuts
Combat/Weapons 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Melee Attack | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Weapon / Lock-On | LTL2L2 |
| Reload / Melee | B●B |
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | LBL1L1 |
| Special Ability | LSL3L3RSR3R3 |
| Scroll Through Weapon Categories | D-Pad → |
Driving 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate / Brake-Reverse | RTR2R2thenLTL2L2 |
| Steer Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Handbrake | RBR1R1 |
| Horn / Siren | LSL3L3 |
| Motorcycle Lean Forward | L-Stick |
| Motorcycle Lean Backward | L-Stick |
On Foot/Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move (forward / left / back / right) | L-Stick |
| Jog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / Swim | A✕A |
| Jump / Climb / Vault / Dive | X■X |
| Enter/Exit Cover | RBR1R1 |
| Character Wheel (hold) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Stealth Mode (toggle) | LSL3L3 |
Phone/Interaction 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Bring Up Phone | D-Pad ↑ |
| Interaction Menu | ViewShareView |
| Select (Phone) | A✕A |
| Cancel / Put Away Phone | B●B |
| Navigate Phone Screen | L-Stick |
| Phone Special Option / Contacts Dialpad | X■X |
Vehicles 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter/Exit Vehicle | Y▲Y |
| Fire Drive-By Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Drive-By Weapon | LBL1L1 |
| Cycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible Roof (hold) | D-Pad → |
| Cycle Radio Stations | D-Pad ← |
Camera 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Change Camera Modes | ViewShareView |
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34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grand Theft Auto V's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Grand Theft Auto V controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto V?
- Grand Theft Auto V, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Grand Theft Auto V controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto V's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Grand Theft Auto V support a controller?
- Yes — Grand Theft Auto V has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto V controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Grand Theft Auto V also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Grand Theft Auto V resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto V or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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