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	Causes the player's movement to be locked to left and right movement; you can't go forwards or backwards.
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
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 the Intelligence	L	dropitem
Taunts	G	taunt
Use item in Action slot	H	+use_action_slot_item
Show map information	I	showmapinfo
Inspect target	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.
DEMOMAN: Detonate stickybombs	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, charges if a shield is equipped.
HEAVY: Spin Minigun barrel	MOUSE2	+attack2	Alternatively, drops a Sandvich or Buffalo Steak Sandvich, or attacks with right fist.
ENGINEER: Carry/Rotate buildings	MOUSE2	+attack2
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.

* 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	Also switches resistances for the Vaccinator, or opens the teleport menu with the Eureka Effect.
Special Attack	Mouse3	+attack3	Used for resistance switching for the Vaccinator, and deploys the Medic's projectile shield in MVM.
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	No current use
Weapon category 7	7	slot7
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
	F1	+showroundinfo	This command does not currently exist within the game.
Accept redirect to another server	F3	askconnect_accept	Used to accept a server's request to connect you to a different server.
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.

See also

• Xbox 360 controls
• PlayStation 3 controls