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 game 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
Strafe	Alt	+strafe	Moves on mouse movement, in addition to the movement keys. It is possible to move slower and more precisely doing this, although there is very little use to doing so in-game.
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
Center view	End	centerview

Communication

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Use voice communication	V	+voicerecord	Speak to players only on your team, provided the server's CVAR sv_alltalk is set to 0. If set to 1, all players on the server will 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 only on your team
Party message	P	say_party	Text chat to players only on your party
Voice menu 1	Z	voice_menu_1
Voice menu 2	X	voice_menu_2
Voice menu 3	C	voice_menu_3
Call for a Medic	E	voicemenu 0 0

Gameplay

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Change class	,	changeclass
Change team	.	changeteam
Open Character loadout	M	open_charinfo_direct
Open Backpack	N	open_charinfo_backpack
Drop item	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 who died.
Show map information	I	showmapinfo
Inspect target or weapon	F	+inspect

Class-specific skills

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
SCOUT: Launch the baseball or the ornament	MOUSE2	+attack2
SOLDIER: Fire the charged shot of the Cow Mangler 5000	MOUSE2	+attack2
PYRO: Uses Airblast	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, activates 'Mmmph' if the Phlogistinator is equipped or activates the Manmelter's vacuum or detonates the Detonator's flare.
DEMOMAN: Detonate stickybombs	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, charges if a shield is equipped.
HEAVY: Spin Minigun barrel	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, drops a Sandvich, a Buffalo Steak Sandvich, a Dalokohs Bar, a Second Banana or attacks with right fist.
ENGINEER: Carry/Rotate buildings	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, fires the energy orb of the Short Circuit or teleports buildings using the Rescue Ranger.
MEDIC: Deploy ÜberCharge	MOUSE2	+attack2
SNIPER: Zoom Sniper Rifle	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, retracts the Huntsman if aiming.
SPY: Cloak/Uncloak	MOUSE2	+attack2	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.
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.
Special Attack	MOUSE3	+attack3	Activates the Heavy's Rage and the Medic's projectile shield in MVM when either meter is full.
Previous weapon	MWHEELUP	invprev
Next weapon	MWHEELDOWN	invnext
Last weapon used	Q	lastinv	Spy: Cancel Spy Disguise Kit Engineer: Cancel building.
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	No current use
Weapon category 8	8	slot8
Weapon category 9	9	slot9
Weapon category 10	0	slot10

Miscellaneous

Action	Key/Button	Command	Remarks
Spray logo	T	impulse 201
Display multiplayer scores	Tab ⇆	+showscores
N/A	F1	+showroundinfo	This command does not currently exist within the game.
Open the Contracts Drawer	F2	show_quest_log
Accept redirect to another server	F3	askconnect_accept	Used to accept a server's request to connect you to a different server.
Ready-up in Mann vs. Machine	F4	player_ready_toggle	Indicate if you are ready for the next wave to begin in Mann vs. Machine. Once all players have indicated readiness, the wave will start.
Take screenshot	F5	screenshot
Save a replay of your current or last life	F6	save_replay
Open an abuse report	F7	abuse_report_queue	This command is rebound every time the game starts.
Quit game	F10	quit prompt
Toggle replay tips	F12	replay_togglereplaytips	May conflict with the default key for taking Steam screenshots.
Toggle Developer console	`	toggleconsole
View/Accept the topmost alert	J	cl_trigger_first_notification	e.g. trading requests

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

Bugs

• K is currently not bound, although it used to be bound to cl_decline_first_notification.
• E is bound twice, first to dropitem, which L is also bound to.
• F1 is bound to a non-existent setting.
• F3 is bound to a non-existent command, show_matchmaking.

See also

• Xbox 360 controls
• PlayStation 3 controls