What are the default controls for Victoria 3?

Victoria 3, a strategy game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Victoria 3 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Victoria 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Victoria 3 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Victoria 3 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Victoria 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Victoria 3 Keyboard controls

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21 default keybinds
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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Victoria 3, Paradox's grand strategy game. Use these keybindings to control game speed, pan and zoom the camera, open the politics, budget, buildings and other panels, and navigate the interface.

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All Victoria 3 keyboard controls

Layout

Panels 10

Action	Shortcut
Politics Panel	`F1`
Budget Panel	`F2`
Buildings Panel	`F3`
Military Panel	`F5`
Diplomacy Panel	`F6`
Trade Routes Panel	`F4`
Technology Panel	`F7`
Population Panel	`F9`
Journal Panel	`F10`
Culture Panel	`F8`

Camera 3

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Zoom In / Out	`Wheel`
Rotate Camera	`MMB`

UI 3

Action	Shortcut
Main Menu / Close Screens	`Esc`
Toggle Outliner	`Shift`
World Overview	`Tab`

Game Speed 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Unpause	`Space`
Set Game Speed (Slowest to Fastest)	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`

Selection 2

Action	Shortcut
Confirm / Select	`LMB`
Context Menu	`RMB`

Map Modes 1

Action	Shortcut
Map List	`Q`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

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Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Rotate Camera

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←

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21 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Victoria 3's control settings.

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Victoria 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Victoria 3?: Victoria 3, a strategy game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Victoria 3 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Victoria 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Victoria 3 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Victoria 3 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Victoria 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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