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title: Fortnite
date: 2022-11-23 16:23:31.699229
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  A visual cheat-sheet for the 26 default keyboard shortcuts found in Fortnite
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## Keyboard Shortcuts

### Main Controls

| Shortcut     | Action                                    |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
| `R`          | Reload                                    |
| `Q`          | Switch between combat mode and build mode |
| `Space`      | Jump                                      |
| `Left Ctrl`  | Crouch                                    |
| `Left Shift` | Sprint                                    |
| `=`          | Auto run                                  |
| `W`          | Move forward                              |
| `S`          | Move backwards                            |
| `A`          | Move left                                 |
| `D`          | Move right                                |
| `M`          | Toggle map                                |
| `Tab`        | Toggle inventory                          |
| `E`          | Use or interact with object               |
| `F`          | Select pickaxe                            |
| `1-5`        | Select weapon slot 1-5                    |

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### Building

| Shortcut | Action                                                  |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| `R`      | Rotate building piece                                   |
| `Z`      | Wall mode                                               |
| `X`      | Floor mode                                              |
| `C`      | Stair mode                                              |
| `V`      | Pyramid mode                                            |
| `Y`      | Trap mode                                               |
| `F3`     | Select trap                                             |
| `H`      | Upgrade building piece of repair damaged building piece |
| `G`      | Edit building piece                                     |

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### Communication

| Shortcut | Action |
| -------- | ------ |
| `Enter`  | Chat   |
| `B`      | Emote  |

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## Also see

- [Keyboard shortcuts for Fortnite](https://fortnite.gamepedia.com/Controls) _(fortnite.gamepedia.com)_