GTA 5 controls

Can't find the GTA 5 hotkeys you need? Here's a complete list of Grand Theft Auto V controls for PC, including the default controller mapping.

Whether you’re playing on PC or not, here is a full list of GTA 5 controls for controllers, and mouse and keyboard.

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GTA 5 keyboard controls

The default control scheme for basic movement and general controls:

Controls	Hotkey
Forward	W
Left	A
Back	S
Right	D
Jump	SPACEBAR
Sprint	Left SHIFT
Enter vehicle	F
Crouch (stealth)	Left CTRL
Look behind (when on foot)	C
Pause (singleplayer only)	P
Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info	Z
Cycle camera	V
Activate Special Ability	CAPS LOCK
Character selector	Left ALT
Context action	E
Interaction menu	M
Start/Stop recording	F1
Start/Stop action replay recording	F2
Cancel recording	F3
Switch to Michael	F5
Switch to Franklin	F6
Switch to Trevor	F7
Switch to GTA Online	F8

These controls come into play when you have an appropriate weapon equipped:

Controls	Hotkey
Iron Sights/Aim/Weapon Lock-On	RMB
Enter Cover (if cover is available)	Q
Use equipped throwable	G
Light melee attack	R
Heavy melee attack	O
Melee dodge	SPACEBAR
Fire weapon	LMB
Reload	R
Toggle weapon accessory	E
Sniper/Camera zoom in	Mouse wheel forward
Sniper/Camera zoom out	Mouse wheel back

The default control scheme for basic movement and general controls:

Controls	Button
Forward	Left analog stick forwards
Left	Left analog stick left
Back	Left analog stick backwards
Right	Left analog stick right
Jump	X
Sprint	A (hold)
Enter/exit vehicle	Y
Crouch (stealth)	Left analog stick (press to toggle)
Look behind (when on foot)	View button
Pause (singleplayer only)	Menu button
Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info	Hold D-pad down
Cycle camera	View button
Activate Special Ability	Left analog and right analog stick (press)
Character selector	D-pad down (press)
Context action	E
Interaction menu	View button (hold)