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Roblox Keybinds & Keyboard Controls

Use this quick guide to gain control of your character!
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Published: May 19, 2021 09:51 am

The controls in Roblox are easy to get used to, once you know them. Whether your here because you just started playing Roblox, or you want to know a how to do something specific, we've got you covered! In the guide below, we list every key used to control your game, sorted by primary function.

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Basic Movement & Camera Controls

These are your basic controls for controlling your character and camera.

ActionKeybind
Move ForwardW key on Keyboard.
Move BackwardS key on Keyboard.
Move LeftA key on Keyboard.
Move RightD key on Keyboard.
JumpSpace Bar Button.
Zoom InScroll Up or I key on keyboard
Zoom OutScroll down. or O key on keyboard.
Mouse LockShift button on Keyboard.
Rotate CameraRight Click on Mouse + Move Mouse Icon.

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Action Controls

These are the keybinds for you to perform specific actions involving your equipment or game session.

ActionKeybind
Toggle Equipped Item1 key on Keyboard. 2 Key on Keyboard. 3 Key on Keyboard. 4 Key on KEyboard. 5 Key on Keyboard. 6 Key on Keyboard. 7 Key on Keyboard. 8 Key on Keyboard 9 key on keyboard.
Drop Active ItemBackspace key on keyboard.
Use Active ItemLeft Click on Mouse
Drop Hat AccessoryPlus key on keyboard.
Record Video (Windows Only)F12 Key on keyboard.
Take ScreenshotPrintscreen key on keyboard.
Reset CharacterR key on keyboard.

Menu Controls

These controls open menus that provide you access to more features beyond basic movement.

ActionKeybind
Toggle Menu / Resume Game Esc Key on Keyboard.
Toggle InventoryTilde key on keyboard.
Toggle Player ListTab key on KEyboard.
Begin Chat MessageForward Slash key on keyboard.
Show Game LevelL key on Keyboard.

Developer Controls

These controls allow for more advanced editing and monitoring of your Roblox session.

ActionKeybind
Toggle Developer Control F9 key on keyboard.
Toggle Performance StatsWindows: Keyboard Ctrl Button + Shift button on Keyboard. + F7 key on keyboard.
Mac: Keyboard Ctrl Button + Alt key on Keyboard. + F7 key on keyboard.
Toggle MicroprofilerKeyboard Ctrl Button + F6 key on keyboard.
Pause MicroprofilerKeyboard Ctrl Button + P key on keyboard.

That's all there is to know about the PC controls in Roblox! Be sure to check out our Roblox Homepage for more great content!

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