What are the default controls for Hearts of Iron IV?

Hearts of Iron IV, a strategy game, uses 31 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Hearts of Iron IV controls?

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

Which platforms do these Hearts of Iron IV controls cover?

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

Is this an official Hearts of Iron IV resource?

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

Hearts of Iron IV Keyboard controls

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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox's World War II grand strategy game. Covers game speed and pause, camera and map mode navigation, the top-bar interface windows (the QWERTYUI keys), and the battle plan and army orders used to command your forces.

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Layout

31 shortcuts

Camera/Map Modes 9

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`Arrows`
Jump to Capital	`Bksp`
Default Map Mode	`F1`
Zoom In	`Home`
Zoom Out	`End`
Strategic Navy Map Mode	`F2`
Strategic Air Map Mode	`F3`
Supply Map Mode	`F4`
Resource Map Mode	`F8`

UI 6

Action	Shortcut
Research Window	`W`
Government Window	`Q`
Decisions Window	`ShiftQ`
Trade Window	`R`
Logistics Window	`I`
International Market Window	`E`

Military/Orders 6

Action	Shortcut
Create Front Line	`Z`
Create Offensive Line	`X`
Create Fallback Line	`C`
Move / Diplomacy (Right Click)	`RMB`
Create Garrison Area	`V`
Exercise Selected Divisions	`K`

Game Speed 3

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

Production/Construction 3

Action	Shortcut
Construction Window	`T`
Production Window	`Y`
Recruit & Deploy Window	`U`

Selection 2

Action	Shortcut
Assign Selection to Group	`Ctrl1`
Select Group	`1`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Interface (Screenshot)	`CtrlF9`
Save Map Image	`CtrlF10`

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31 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hearts of Iron IV's control settings.

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Hearts of Iron IV controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Hearts of Iron IV?: Hearts of Iron IV, a strategy game, uses 31 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Hearts of Iron IV controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hearts of Iron IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Hearts of Iron IV controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Hearts of Iron IV resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hearts of Iron IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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