List of default keys

This is a list of default keys for the PC version of Team Fortress 2. All keys are user-definable in the multiplayer options, via the Developer console, or by scripting.

MOVEMENT

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Move forward	W	+forward
Move back	S	+back
Move left (Strafe)	A	+moveleft
Move right (Strafe)	D	+moveright
Jump	Space	+jump
Duck	Ctrl	+duck
Swim up	'	+moveup	Rarely used when mouselook is enabled
Swim down	/	+movedown
Look up	Page Up	+lookup
Look down	Page Down	+lookdown

COMMUNICATION

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Use voice communication	V	+voicerecord	Speak to players on the same team, provided the server's CVAR sv_alltalk is set to 0. If set to 1, all players on the server receive your voice chat.
Chat message	Y	say	Text chat to all players on the server, including Spectators
Team message	U	say_team	Text chat to players on the same team
Voice Menu 1	Z	voice_menu_1
Voice Menu 2	X	voice_menu_2
Voice Menu 3	C	voice_menu_3
Call for help	E	+helpme	Same as voicemenu 0 0

TEAM FORTRESS

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Change class	,	changeclass
Change team	.	changeteam
Open Character loadout	M	open_charinfo_direct
Open Backpack	N	open_charinfo_backpack
Open Contracts Drawer	F2	show_quest_log
Open Matchmaking	F3	show_matchmaking	This command does not currently exist within the game.
Loadout Quickswitch	N/A	+quickswitch
Load item preset A	N/A	load_itempreset 0
Load item preset B	N/A	load_itempreset 1
Load item preset C	N/A	load_itempreset 2
Load item preset D	N/A	load_itempreset 3
Drop the briefcase	L	dropitem	Drop the Intelligence, the Australium briefcase, Powerups, or Player Destruction Pickups.
Taunts	G	+taunt
Use item in Action slot	H	+use_action_slot_item	Pick up weapons dropped by players. Also used to cast magic spells.
Contextual Action/Taunt	N/A	+context_action
Show Map Information	I	showmapinfo
Inspect Target or Item	F	+inspect
Call Vote	N/A	callvote
Toggle Player Ready	F4	player_ready_toggle	Indicate you are ready to play in Mann vs. Machine and Competitive Mode. Once all players have readied up, the wave or match starts.

CLASS SPECIFIC SKILL

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
DEMOMAN: Detonate Stickybombs	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, charges if a shield (Chargin' Targe, Splendid Screen or Tide Turner) is equipped.
HEAVY: Spin Minigun Barrel			Alternatively, drops any Lunchbox item or attacks with the right fist.
MEDIC: Deploy ÜberCharge
SNIPER: Zoom Sniper Rifle			Alternatively, retracts the Huntsman if aiming.
SPY: Cloak / Uncloak			Alternatively, deploys/undeploys Dead Ringer.
SPY: Last Disguise	B	lastdisguise	If already disguised, changes your disguise weapon to whatever slot corresponds to the Spy's active weapon.
SPY: Toggle Disguise Team	-	disguiseteam	Available only while holding a Disguise Kit. When the disguise menu is open, R (+reload) also works.

* Note: On a right-handed mouse, MOUSE1 is the left mouse button and MOUSE2 is the right mouse button.

* Note: The default key for MOUSE2 on a Mac with a one-button mouse is Tab ⇆.

COMBAT

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Primary attack	MOUSE1	+attack
Secondary attack	MOUSE2	+attack2	Also used with Class-specific skills.
Special Attack	MOUSE3	+attack3	Activates the Heavy's Rage or the Medic's Projectile Shield in Mann vs. Machine when either meter is full.
Reload weapon	R	+reload	Opens the teleport menu with the Eureka Effect, switches resistances for the Vaccinator, and activates Focus for the Hitman's Heatmaker. Also works like - with the Spy's Disguise Kit to change the disguise team.
Previous weapon	MWHEELUP	invprev
Next weapon	MWHEELDOWN	invnext
Last weapon used	Q	lastinv	Spy: Cancel Spy Disguise Kit Engineer: Cancel Buildings
Weapon category 1	1	slot1	Primary weapon (Except for Spy, where it is the secondary weapon)
Weapon category 2	2	slot2	Secondary weapon (Except for Spy, where it is the building, i.e. Sapper)
Weapon category 3	3	slot3	Melee weapon
Weapon category 4	4	slot4	Used by the Engineer to create Buildings, and by the Spy for disguising.
Weapon category 5	5	slot5	Used by the Engineer to destroy Buildings.
Weapon category 6	6	slot6	Selects the Grappling Hook in Mannpower Mode (or if the server allows Grapples)
Weapon category 7	7	slot7	Used to interact with server menus
Weapon category 8	8	slot8
Weapon category 9	9	slot9
Weapon category 0	0	slot10

MISCELLANEOUS

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Spray logo	T	impulse 201
Display multiplayer scores	Tab ⇆	+showscores
Take screen shot	F5	screenshot
Save a replay of your current or last life	F6	save_replay
Take Steam Abuse Screenshot	F7	abuse_report_queue
Quit game	F10	quit prompt
Toggle Developer console	`	toggleconsole
Accept redirect to another server	N/A	askconnect_accept	Used to accept a server's request to connect you to a different server.
View/Accept the topmost alert.	J	cl_trigger_first_notification	e.g. Viewing items received from the item drop system, requests to join a game, trading requests etc.
Remove/Decline the topmost alert.	K	cl_decline_first_notification

* Note: The default key for "Display multiplayer scores" on a Mac with a one-button mouse is ].

Bugs

• F1 is bound to a non-existent command: +showroundinfo.
• F3 is bound to a non-existent command: show_matchmaking.

See also

• Xbox 360 controls
• PlayStation 3 controls
• Steam Input
• Scripting