World of Warcraft Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows · Mac
- 40 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- RPG →
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Reference the default keyboard controls for World of Warcraft on PC and Mac. This guide covers movement, targeting, action bar slots, interface panels (Character, Talents & Spellbook, Bags), chat, and UI shortcuts so you can learn the defaults or rebind them to suit your playstyle.
All World of Warcraft controls
40 shortcuts
Interface Panels 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Character Info | C |
| Talents & Spellbook | N |
| World Map | M |
| Open All Bags | B |
| Quest Log | L |
| Achievements | Y |
| Guild & Communities | J |
| Group Finder | I |
| Collections | ShiftP |
| Adventure Guide | ShiftJ |
Action Bar 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action Button 1 | 1 |
| Action Button 2 | 2 |
| Action Button 3 | 3 |
| Action Button 4 | 4 |
| Action Button 5 | 5 |
| Action Button 6 | 6 |
| Action Button 7 | 7 |
| Action Button 10 | 0 |
| Action Button 12 | = |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Jump | Space |
| Turn Left | A |
| Turn Right | D |
| Strafe Left | Q |
| Strafe Right | E |
| Toggle Autorun | Num Lock |
Targeting 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Target Nearest Enemy | Tab |
| Target Self | F1 |
| Target Previous Enemy | ShiftTab |
| Target Party Member 1 | F2 |
| Interact With Target | F |
| Target Party Member 2 | F3 |
| Target Nearest Friend | CtrlTab |
Chat 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Open Chat & Type Slash Command | / |
| Reply to Whisper | R |
Misc/UI 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Game Menu | Esc |
| Toggle User Interface | AltZ |
| Screenshot | PrtSc |
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Movement 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Turn Left | L-Stick |
| Turn Right | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
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40 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in World of Warcraft's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
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World of Warcraft controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for World of Warcraft?
- World of Warcraft, a rpg game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap World of Warcraft controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from World of Warcraft's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does World of Warcraft support a controller?
- Yes — World of Warcraft has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these World of Warcraft controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official World of Warcraft resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by World of Warcraft or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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