Whether you’re a seasoned Minecraft player moving to PC, or completely new to the game, there are several controls you will need to know. Fortunately, the Minecraft PC controls are fairly intuitive, making them easy to learn with repetition. Additionally, if you have previous PC gaming experience then the transition will be even easier.
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Move Forward |
| A | Move Left |
| S | Move Backward |
| D | Move Right |
| Space | Jump |
| Left-click | Hit/Break/Mine |
| Right-click | Eat/Throw/Use |
| Left Ctrl | Sprint |
| Left Shift | Crouch/Sneak |
| Mouse Wheel | Switch Inventory Slot |
| E | Open Inventory |
| Q | Drop Item |
| F | Switch to Offhand |
| 1, 2, 3 etc. | Hotbar/Inventory Slots |
| F1 | Toggle GUI |
| F3 | Toggle Overlay |
| F5 | Change Perspective |
| F11 | Toggle fullscreen |
| Tab | Hide/show player list |
| T or / | Open chat window |
| Esc | Open Game Menu/Close Menu |
| Backspace | Drop tool |
| B | Emote Wheel (Bedrock) |
| Move Mouse | Move Camera |
How to Move on Minecraft PC
When playing Minecraft on PC you need to use the WASD keys to move. These controls can take a bit to get used to, however, they help you place your hand in the ideal position for controlling your character. To other important PC controls are located around the WASD keys to make them easier to select and use while playing Minecraft. When moving your character you can use your mouse to change where you’re looking. This allows you to aim and control your movement better.
How to Sprint & Crouch on Minecraft PC
To sprint or run on Minecraft PC you will need to hold down the CTRL button. Meanwhile, you can crouch or sneak by holding down the Left-Shift key. Alternatively, you can make it so the Shift and CTRL key work as a toggle to prevent needing to hold it down. This can be done through the Control settings in the game menu.
How to Emote on Minecraft PC
To emote on Minecraft you can press B on your keyboard, then select the emote that you want to use. Unfortunately, you can only use emotes on Minecraft Bedrock. The Java version of Minecraft currently doesn’t have the ability to emote.
How to Change Controls on Minecraft
Like most PC games, you can change your Minecraft controls to better suit what you’re comfortable with. Often, this is helpful for people that are left handed, or are used to pressing different keys for similar things in other games. This can be done through the keybind options.
1. Press Esc to open the Game menu, then select Options.
2. Select Controls, then open the Key Binds options.
3. Select the key bind you want to change, then press the new key you want to use.
How to Get Out of Boats in Minecraft PC
A common issue for new PC players is getting out of boats. Fortunately, you can get out of a boat by pressing your crouch or sneak button. By default this is the Shift key. Once pressed you will get out of the boat. Alternatively, you can also break the boat to get out.
How to Show Coordinates in Minecraft
If you want to show coordinates in Minecraft you will need to toggle the overlay. With the overlay open you can see your current coordinates in Minecraft. However, the overlay does obstruct most of your screen. To open the overlay you will need to press the F3 key. Depending on your keyboard you may need to hold down the FN button to use the F keys. This is typically the case on smaller keyboards and laptops.
How to Chat on Minecraft PC
There are two ways to chat on Minecraft, you can either press T or /. Although both options open the chat, using / will start the message with a /. This is ideal for using commands. However, if you want to send a message then you’ll typically want to use T to open the chat menu.
