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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Valve's 2007 puzzle game Portal, taken from the game's own first-run config. Covers movement, firing the blue and orange portals, grabbing objects, and quicksave and quickload between test chambers.

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Movement 7

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Back S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Jump Space
Duck / Crouch Ctrl
Walk (hold) Alt

Game 6

Action Shortcut
Quick Save F6
Quick Load F9
Menu / Cancel Esc
Pause Pause
Screenshot F5
Developer Console `

Portals 2

Action Shortcut
Fire Blue Portal LMB
Fire Orange Portal RMB

Interaction 2

Action Shortcut
Use / Pick Up Object E
Zoom (hold) Z

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Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
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17 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Portal's control settings.

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Portal controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Portal?
Portal, a puzzle game, uses 17 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Portal controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Portal's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Portal controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Portal resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Portal or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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