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.

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`

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.

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 ⇆.

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`

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

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`