What are the default controls for Minecraft?

Minecraft, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Minecraft controls?

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

Does Minecraft support a controller?

Yes — Minecraft 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 Minecraft controls cover?

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

Is this an official Minecraft resource?

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

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Minecraft Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Minecraft is the best-selling sandbox game of all time, letting players mine, build, and survive in a procedurally generated blocky world. These are the default keyboard and mouse controls for the PC version, covering movement, combat, inventory, and camera so you can master gameplay on Windows and Mac.

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38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Minecraft's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Pick block

↑

←

↓

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Inventory & Hotbar 17

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close inventory	`E`
Drop selected item	`Q`
Swap item with offhand	`F`
Select hotbar slot 1	`1`
Cycle hotbar selection	`Wheel ↑`
Cycle hotbar selection (down)	`Wheel ↓`
Drop full stack	`CtrlQ`
Select hotbar slot 2	`2`
Select hotbar slot 3	`3`
Select hotbar slot 4	`4`
Select hotbar slot 5	`5`
Select hotbar slot 6	`6`
Select hotbar slot 7	`7`
Select hotbar slot 8	`8`
Select hotbar slot 9	`9`
Save toolbar activator	`C`
Load toolbar activator	`X`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Walk forward	`W`
Walk backward	`S`
Strafe left	`A`
Strafe right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Sneak	`Shift`
Sprint	`Ctrl`

Gameplay 4

Action	Shortcut
Take screenshot	`F2`
Toggle debug screen	`F3`
Hide / Show HUD (GUI)	`F1`
Open advancements	`L`

Combat/Action 3

Action	Shortcut
Attack / Destroy block	`LMB`
Use item / Place block	`RMB`
Pick block	`MMB`

Multiplayer/Chat 3

Action	Shortcut
Open chat	`T`
Open command	`/`
List players (scoreboard)	`Tab`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Look around / Aim	`Move`
Toggle perspective (1st / 3rd person)	`F5`

UI/Menus 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Open menu / Close screen	`Esc`
Toggle fullscreen	`F11`

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Inventory & Hotbar 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Open / Close inventory	`Y▲YX`
Drop selected item	`D-Pad ↓`
Cycle hotbar selection	`RBR1R1R`
Cycle hotbar selection (down)	`LBL1L1L`

Movement 7

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Walk forward	`L-Stick`
Walk backward	`L-Stick`
Strafe left	`L-Stick`
Strafe right	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A✕AB`
Sneak	`B●BA`
Sprint	`LSL3L3LS`

Combat/Action 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Attack / Destroy block	`RTR2R2ZR`
Use item / Place block	`LTL2L2ZL`

Multiplayer/Chat 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Open chat	`D-Pad →`
List players (scoreboard)	`ViewShareView−`

Camera 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Look around / Aim	`R-Stick`
Toggle perspective (1st / 3rd person)	`D-Pad ↑`

UI/Menus 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Pause / Open menu / Close screen	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

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Minecraft controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Minecraft?: Minecraft, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Minecraft controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Minecraft's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Minecraft support a controller?: Yes — Minecraft 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 Minecraft controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Minecraft resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Minecraft or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Inventory & Hotbar 17

Movement 7

Gameplay 4

Combat/Action 3

Multiplayer/Chat 3

Camera 2

UI/Menus 2

Inventory & Hotbar 4

Movement 7

Combat/Action 2

Multiplayer/Chat 2

Camera 2

UI/Menus 1

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