Prison Architect Keyboard controls
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- 22 default keybinds
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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Prison Architect, the prison-building management sim from Introversion Software. Covers camera panning and zoom, game speed, object placement and rotation, and core interface actions so you can design and run your prison faster.
All Prison Architect keyboard controls
Camera 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera Up | W |
| Pan Camera Down | S |
| Pan Camera Left | A |
| Pan Camera Right | D |
| Zoom In | Q |
| Zoom Out | E |
| Zoom (Mouse Wheel) | Wheel |
| Drag Camera | MMB |
Build/Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rotate Object | R |
| Cancel / Demolish (Drag) | RMB |
| Rotate Object (Mouse) | MMB |
| Cycle Objects Under Cursor | Tab |
| Multiple Wired Connections | Shift |
Game Speed 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | Space |
| Normal Speed | 1 |
| Fast Forward (2x) | 2 |
| Fastest Speed (3x) | 3 |
UI/Panels 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Game Menu | Esc |
| Increase UI Scale | + |
| Decrease UI Scale | − |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pickup Contraband / Interact | RMB |
| Prevent Deselection (Move Order) | ShiftRMB |
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22 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Prison Architect's control settings.
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Prison Architect controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Prison Architect?
- Prison Architect, a simulation game, uses 22 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Prison Architect controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Prison Architect's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Prison Architect controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Prison Architect resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Prison Architect or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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