List of default keys

This is a list of the default controls for the PC version of Team Fortress 2. All keys are user-definable in the game Options, via the Developer Console or using scripts.

Movement

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
Move forward	w
Move back	s
Move left (Strafe)	a
Move right (Strafe)	d
Jump	SPACE
Duck (Crouch)	CTRL
Swim up	'	i.e. apostrophe. Rarely used when mouselook enabled.
Swim down	/	Rarely used when mouselook enabled.
Look up	PGUP	i.e. "Page Up". Rarely used.
Look down	PGDN	i.e. "Page Down". Rarely used.

Communication

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
Use voice communication.	v	Speak to players only on your team, provided the Server cvar "sv_alltalk" is set to "0". If set to "1", all players on the server will receive your voice chat.
Chat message	y	Text chat to all players on the server, including Spectators.
Team message	u	Text chat to players only on your team.
Voice Menu 1	z
Voice Menu 2	x
Voice Menu 3	c
Call for a Medic	e

Gameplay

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
Change class	,
Change team	.
Open Character Loadout	m
Open Backpack	n
Loadout Quickswitch	<unbound>
Drop the briefcase	l	a.k.a. Intelligence.
Taunt	g
Use Item in Action Slot	h
Show Map Information	i
Inspect Target	f

Class Specific Skill

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
DEMOMAN: Detonate Stickybombs	MOUSE2	Alternatively, charges if the Chargin' Targe is equipped.
HEAVY: Spin Minigun Barrel	MOUSE2	Alternatively, drops the Sandvich if equipped.
MEDIC: Deploy ÜberCharge	MOUSE2	Alternatively, deploys Kritzkrieg if equipped.
SNIPER: Zoom Sniper Rifle	MOUSE2	Alternatively, zooms Sydney Sleeper if equipped.
SPY: Cloak/Uncloak	MOUSE2	Alternatively, deploys Dead Ringer if equipped.
SPY: Last Disguise	b	If already disguised, changes your disguise weapon.
SPY: Toggle Disguise Team	-	i.e. minus key. Used while holding the Disguise Kit.

(Note: "MOUSE2" also used by: the Scout to launch the baseball, the Pyro to fire the Airblast, the Engineer to rotate and redeploy buildings.)

(Note: The default key for "MOUSE 2" on Mac is "Tab")

Combat

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
Primary attack	MOUSE1
Reload weapon	r
Previous weapon	MWHEELUP
Next weapon	MWHEELDOWN
Weapon category 1	1	Normally the Primary weapon.
Weapon category 2	2	Normally the Secondary weapon.
Weapon category 3	3	Normally the Melee weapon.
Weapon category 4	4	Used by the Engineer (to create Buildings) and the Spy (for disguising).
Weapon category 5	5	Used by the Engineer (to destroy Buildings).
Weapon category 6	6	Use unknown/undefined.
Weapon category 7	7	Use unknown/undefined.
Weapon category 8	8	Use unknown/undefined.
Weapon category 9	9	Use unknown/undefined.
Weapon category 0	0	Use unknown/undefined.

Miscellaneous

Action	Key/Button	Remarks
Spray logo	t
Display multiplayer scores	TAB
Take screenshot	F5	F12 will send a screenshot directly to the steam community
Quit game	<unbound>
Toggle developer console	`
View/Accept the topmost alert	j	e.g. trading requests.
Remove/Decline the topmost alert	k	e.g. trading requests.

(Note: The default key for "Display multiplayer scores" on Mac is "]")

See also

• Xbox 360 Controls
• PlayStation 3 Controls