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This is a list of default keybindings and controls. You can rebind many of them with the Custom Keybindings menu in-game. 
= Humans and Other Carbon-based Lifeforms' Hotkeys =
[[File:hotkeys.png|300px|thumb|alt=An diagram of (most) humanoids with Hotkey-mode.|An diagram of (most) humanoids with Hotkey-mode.]]
===Hotkey-mode Enabled===
Hotkey-mode can be toggled on by pressing {{Key|Tab}}. Many hotkeys can be reassigned through '''Game Preferences''' -> '''Custom Keybindings'''. This must be done on every server, as keybindings aren't shared between them. 
* <code>{{Key|W}}{{Key|A}}{{Key|S}}{{Key|D}}</code> = Move your character
* <code>{{Key|Z}}, {{Key|Pg Dn}}, or {{Leftclick}} on held object</code> = Activate your held object
* <code>{{Key|Q}} or {{Key|Home}}</code> = Drop item held in the active hand
* <code>{{Key|E}}</code> = Equip item held in the active hand
* <code>{{Key|X}} or {{Key|Pg Up}}</code> = Swap active hands [[File:Hud-hands.gif|Hands]]
* <code>{{Key|G}}</code> = Offer the item held in your active hand to all adjacent mobs
** <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}}</code> = Offer the item held in your active hand ''only'' to the clicked mob
* <code>{{Key|R}} or hold {{Key|Space}} or [[File:Hud-throw.gif]]</code> = Toggle Throw (you can catch thrown objects while Throw is active and your active hand is empty)
* <code>{{Key|B}} or [[File:Hud-resist.png]]</code> = Resist / Unbuckle yourself / Stop, drop, and roll while on fire
* <code>{{Key|T}}</code> = Say text in-character ([[IC]])
* <code>{{Key|O}}</code> = Say test out-of-character ([[OOC]]) in global chat. Consider unbinding it if you fear accidentally saying IC things OOC. 
* <code>{{Key|M}}</code> = Emote in-character. You are also able to bind game emotes to custom hotkeys.
* <code>{{Key|4}}</code> = Enable {{Combat_Mode}}
* <code>{{Key|1}}</code> = Disable {{Combat_Mode}}
* <code>{{Key|F}}</code> = Toggle {{Combat_Mode}}
* <code>Hold {{Key|C}}</code> = Switch between run/walk mode. Returns to original setting when released. 
* <code>Hold {{Key|Alt}}</code> = Blocks your movement, letting you change the direction your character is facing. 
* <code>{{Key|H}} or {{Key|Del}} or [[File:Hud-pull.png]]</code> = Stop Pulling
* <code>{{Key|U}} or [[File:Hud-rest.gif]]</code> = Rest/lay down. You can crawl while laying down.
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Key|B}}</code> = Put in hand item into backpack, or take out last item put into backpack. 
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Key|E}}</code> = Put in hand item into belt or belt slot, or take out last item put into belt. 
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Key|Q}}</code> = Put in hand item into suit storage slot, or take out last item put into suit storage slot. 
* <code>Numpad keys</code> = Used for selecting a bodypart to target. The keys correspond to location on the [[File:Hud-target.gif]] target doll:
{| class="wikitable"
| {{Key|7}} - [[File:Hud_target_eyes.gif]] || {{Key|8}} - [[File:Hud_target_head.gif]] || {{Key|9}} - [[File:Hud_target_mouth.gif]]
|-
| {{Key|4}} - [[File:Hud_target_right_arm.gif]] || {{Key|5}} - [[File:Hud_target_chest.gif]] || {{Key|6}} - [[File:Hud_target_left_arm.gif]]
|-
| {{Key|1}} - [[File:Hud_target_right_leg.gif]] || {{Key|2}} - [[File:Hud_target_crotch.gif]] || {{Key|3}} - [[File:Hud_target_left_leg.gif]]
|}

=== Any Mode ===
* <code>{{Key|←}}{{Key|↑}}{{Key|↓}}{{Key|→}}</code> = Move your character. 
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}}</code> = Examine something. 
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}}{{Leftclick}}</code> = Examine something ''closer.''
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Rightclick}}</code> = Open context menu. 
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Middleclick}}</code> = Point at something.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Leftclick}}</code> = Pull an object or person you're standing next to.
* <code>While pulling something, {{Leftclick}} an adjacent floor tile with an empty hand</code> = Move the pulled object to the targeted tile, if possible. 
* <code>{{Key|End}}</code> = Toggle [[Throw|throwing]] mode.
* <code>{{Key|F12}}</code> = Toggle between full HUD, minimal HUD, and no HUD.
* <code>{{Key|Tab}}</code> = Toggle [[Keyboard Shortcuts#Hotkey-mode Enabled|Hotkey-mode]].
* <code>{{Key|Esc}}</code> = Stops you from being stuck moving in one direction (due to lag or other issues).
* <code>{{Key|Alt}} + {{Leftclick}}</code> can do a variety of things depending on what you are aiming at. For example:
** <code>A tile</code> = Open a dropdown menu of a list of all the items currently on that tile.
** <code>A [[PDA]]/[[Modular Computers|Tablet]]</code> = Remove the ID (or pen if there's no id) from the PDA/tablet.
** <code>[[Clothing and Accessories|Clothing]]</code> = Toggles any possible aesthetic settings (breath mask up/down, rolling down jumpsuit, buttons labcoat, flip baseball cap etc).
** <code>A bag/container</code> = Opens the container. Also works on things that are in another container. 
** <code>A [[Guide to chemistry#Chemistry Dispensers|chem dispenser]], [[Guide to chemistry#Chemical Heater|chemical heater]], [[Guide to chemistry#ChemMaster 3000|ChemMaster 3000]] or [[Virus#PanD.E.M.I.C 2200|PanD.E.M.I:C]]</code> = Ejects any loaded beaker. 
** <code>A vent or scrubber (if able to "ventcrawl")</code> = Crawl into the pipes. Monkeys, slimes, and several other creatures can do this. 
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Leftclick}} a [[PDA]]</code> = Take out [[pen]]. Hold {{Key|Shift}} as well to take out the [[PDA|cartridge]].
* <code>{{Rightclick}} a [[locker]]</code> = Locks or unlocks the [[locker]].

===Other Humanoid Controls===
These are actions you can perform which require other methods than hotkeys. {{Anchor|Fireman_Carry}}
* <code>{{Rightclick}} your jumpsuit</code> = Change suit sensor mode.
* <code>{{Rightclick}} a stacked item</code> =  Split stack. <!--- How much? --->
* <code>{{Grab}} yourself while aiming for bleeding limb</code> = Grasp your bodypart to slightly reduce blood flow. If arm is bleeding, must use other arm.  
* <code>{{Grab}} a small animal and then click-drag the animal to yourself</code> = Scoop up the [[Critter#Pets|animal]]. Doesn't work on all animals. 
* <code>{{Rightclick}} a target while holding a container with liquid</code> = Splash the target with the liquid.
* <code>{{RightclickCmode}} a [[cyborg]] or [[Guide to robotics#Medibot|medibot]]</code> = Tip or untip it. 
* <code>{{Clickdrag}} Click-dragging</code> can produce a variety of effects depending on what/who you have clicked and what/who you are dragging to. For example:
** <code>A person to yourself</code> = Opens the other person's inventory, where you can add or remove worn objects and also toggle their internals on or off. 
*** <code>...while prone</code> = Untie their shoelaces, jerk. 
** <code>Yourself to a table</code> = Attempt to climb the table. Careful, someone can {{Leftclick}} the table to push you away. 
** <code>A bag/container onto another bag/container</code> = Attempts to move all contents of the first bag to the other.
** <code>A person to yourself while you have them in an aggressive {{Grab}}</code> = Fireman carry them.  
*** <code>While fireman-carrying a person: {{Leftclick}} a table</code> = Place them (if {{Combat_Mode}} on: ''violently'') on the table. 
** <code>Yourself to a person while they have you in an aggressive {{Grab}}</code> = Piggyback ride them.

= Hotkeys for the [[AI]] =
* <code>{{Leftclick}}{{Leftclick}} a tile</code> = Instantly jump there.
* <code>{{Leftclick}}{{Leftclick}} a person</code> = Start tracking the person.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|0}}...{{Key|9}}</code> = Saves your current camera location. 
* <code>{{Key|0}}...{{Key|9}}</code> = Jumps camera to saved camera location. Tilde and zero will return you to the last spot you jumped from.

= Hotkeys for the [[AI]] and [[Cyborg]]s =
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}} an airlock</code> = Open/close the airlock.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Leftclick}} an airlock</code> = Bolts down/up, preventing the airlock from opening or closing depending on when the bolts were dropped.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}} an airlock</code> = Emergency access toggle, turning off access restrictions in emergencies so that anyone may open the airlock.
* <code>{{Key|Alt}} + {{Leftclick}} an airlock </code> = Electrify on/off, potentially causing significant [[Health#Burn|Burn]] damage and a lengthy stun for the [[Clothing and Accessories#Insulated Gloves|unprotected]].

* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Leftclick}} an APC</code> = Power on/off.
* <code>{{Key|Alt}} + {{Leftclick}} an APC</code> = Power equipment on/off.
* <code>{{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}} an APC</code> = Power lighting on/off.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Shift}} + {{Leftclick}} an APC</code> = Power environmental on/off.
* <code>{{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Leftclick}} a Turret Control</code> = Power on/off.
* <code>{{Key|Alt}} + {{Leftclick}} a Turret Control</code> = Lethal/stun mode.

=== [[Cyborg]] Hotkey-mode Enabled ===
* Cyborgs share most [[Keyboard Shortcuts#Any Mode|basic hotkeys]] and controls that humanoids have. You must ''not'' have a module active to be able to open [[lockers]], unbuckle people from chairs, and such with your {{Leftclick}}. Remember, however, that you do not have hands so you cannot pick up most objects. 
Cyborg specific hotkeys:
* <code>{{Key|X}}</code> = Cycle active modules
* <code>{{Key|1}}</code> = Activate first module
* <code>{{Key|2}}</code> = Activate second module
* <code>{{Key|3}}</code> = Activate third module
* <code>{{Key|Q}}</code> = Unequip module

===Other Cyborg Controls===
*<code>{{Clickdrag}} Click-drag a humanoid to self</code>
**<code>{{Combat_Mode}} On</code> = Opens the interact/inventory window of the target. 
**<code>{{Combat_Mode}} Off</code> = Buckles target to self. 
*<code>{{Leftclick}} yourself without an active module (or Resist)</code> = Unbuckles person from self. 
*<code>Use *spin emote with someone buckled to you</code> = Forcefully throws the buckled person forward, which stuns them (even if they didn't hit anything). 

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