GTA V Controls Guide: All PC & Controller Key Bindings

Running from the law, completing raids, and interacting with people in Los Santos generally requires players to learn and understand the different controls for GTA V. So, keep reading as we guide you through the different controls for the various versions of GTA V.

GTA V Controls for PC, PlayStation, & Xbox

Note that GTA V is a multi-platform game that’s available for the PC, PlayStation 3, 4, & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. So, the controls for GTA V typically depend on the gaming system you’re using.

Windows PC Controls (Keyboard & Mouse)

General

• Pause: P
• Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info: Z
• Cycle Camera: V
• Toggle Special Ability: Caps Lock
• Character Selector: Left ALT
• Switch to Michael: F5
• Switch to Franklin: F6
• Switch to Trevor: F7
• Switch to GTA Online: F8
• Interaction Menu: M
• Start/Stop Recording: F1
• Start/Stop Action Replay Recording: F2
• Cancel Recording: F3
• Context Action: E

Movement

• Move Forward: W
• Move Back: S
• Move Left: A
• Move Right: D
• Jump: SPACEBAR
• Sprint: Left SHIFT
• Enter Vehicle: F
• Stealth Mode: Left CTRL
• Look Behind (on foot): C

Combat

• Aim Weapon/ Lock-On: RMB
• Take Cover: Q
• Grenade/Sticky Bomb: 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 or ]
• Sniper/Camera Zoom in: Mouse Wheel back

Weapon Selection

• Weapon Wheel: TAB
• Next Weapon: Mouse Wheel forward
• Previous weapon: Mouse Wheel back
• Select Unarmed: 1
• Select Melee: 2
• Select Shotgun: 3
• Select Heavy Weapon: 4
• Select Special Weapon: 5
• Select Pistol: 6
• Select SMG: 7
• Select Assault Rifle: 8
• Select Sniper Rifle: 9

Vehicle Controls

• Exit Vehicle: F
• Next Vehicle Weapon: Mouse Wheel forward or Tab
• Previous Vehicle Weapon: [
• Look Behind (in Vehicle): C
• Next Radio Station: . or Mouse Wheel down
• Previous Radio Station: ,
• Next custom radio track: =
• Previous custom radio track: –
• Cinematic Camera: R
• Radio Wheel: Q
• Cinematic Slowmo: L
• Duck: X
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Up: Mouse Wheel forward or Page Up
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Down: PAGEDOWN

Other Vehicle Controls

• Accelerate: W
• Brake: S
• Steer Left: A
• Steer Right: D
• Lean/Tilt Forward: Left SHIFT or Num 8
• Lean/Tilt Backward: Left CTRL or Num 5
• Fire drive-by weapon: LMB
• Aim drive-by weapon: RMB
• Headlights: H
• Handbrake: SPACEBAR
• Horn: E
• Bicycle Sprint: CAPS
• Bicycle Front Break: Q
• Toggle Driving Mouse Control (Hold): LMB
• Convertible raise/lower top: H (when stopped)

Aircraft Controls

• Aircraft Throttle Up: W
• Aircraft Throttle Down: S
• Aircraft Yaw Left: A
• Aircraft Yaw Right: D
• Aircraft Roll Left: Num4
• Aircraft Roll Right: Num6
• Aircraft Pitch Forward: Num8
• Aircraft Pitch Back: Num5
• Aircraft Fire: Space
• Aircraft Target Left: Num7
• Aircraft Target Right: Num9
• Toggle Landing Gear: G
• Aircraft Grappling Hook/VTOL Mode: E
• Toggle Aircraft Weapon Camera: INSERT
• Toggle Aircraft Mouse Control (Hold): LMB

Submersible Controls

• Sub Throttle Up: W
• Sub Throttle Down: S
• Sub Hard Turn Left: A
• Sub Hard Turn Right: D
• Sub Turn Left: Num4
• Sub Turn Right: Num6
• Sub Pitch Forward: Num8
• Sub Pitch Back: Num5
• Sub Ascend: Left SHIFT
• Sub Descend: Left CTRL
• Toggle Submersible Mouse Control (Hold): LMB

Parachute Controls

• Parachute Pitch Forward: W
• Parachute Pitch Back: S
• Parachute Turn Left: A
• Parachute Turn Right: D
• Parachute Deploy: LMB or F
• Parachute Detach: F
• Parachute Break Left: Q
• Parachute Break Right: E
• Parachute Precision Control: Left SHIFT
• Parachute Smoke: X

Cellphone Commands

• Use Phone: Up Arrow or Middle Mouse
• Phone Up: UP arrow
• Phone Down: DOWN arrow
• Phone Left: LEFT arrow
• Phone Right: RIGHT arrow
• Phone Select: ENTER or Left Mouse Button
• Phone Cancel: BACKSPACE or Right Mouse Button
• Phone Special Option: SPACEBAR or Middle Mouse Button
• Phone Scroll Forward: Mouse Wheel back
• Phone Scroll Back: Mouse Wheel forward
• Change Mode (Camera): MMB or E
• Change Expression (Camera): X
• Toggle Grid (Camera): G
• Adjust Depth of Field (Camera): F

GTA Online Keyboard Keys

• Text Chat Everyone: T
• Text Chat Team: Y
• Push to Talk: N
• Point at: B
• Drop weapon: F9
• Drop Ammunition: F10

Director Mode

• Director Mode Menu: M
• Speed Control: Editor
• Action: CAPS LOCK

Recording

• Start Recording: F1
• Stop Recording: F1
• Action Replay ON: F2
• Action Replay OFF: F3
• Action Replay SAVE: F1
• Cancel Recording: F3

Timeline Editing

• Switch menu/times: ESC / RMB
• Playhead Control: Mouse Wheel scroll
• Navigation: W,A,S,D / Cursors
• Pick Clip: Hold LMB / Left CTRL + X
• Place Clip: Release LMB / ENTER / Left CTRL + V
• Duplicate Clip: Left CTRL + C
• Edit Clip: LMB / ENTER
• Delete Clip: DELETE
• Trim Audio / Text Start: Q (hold)
• Trim Audio / Text End: E (hold)
• Manual Trim Clip: /
• Trim Audio Clip Snap: Left / Right
• Audio Preview: SPACEBAR
• Stop Audio Preview: SPACEBAR

Clip Editing

• Play: SPACEBAR
• Pause: SPACEBAR
• Cycle Markers: /
• Add Marker: M
• Select Marker: LMB / ENTER
• Delete Marker: DELETE
• Move Marker: Hold LMB
• Scrub: Mouse Wheel scroll
• Fine Scrub: Left / Right cursor
• Hide HUD: H
• Save: F5

Free Camera Editing

• Move Camera: W, A, S, D
• Rotate Camera: Drag LMB
• Camera Height: Mouse Wheel scroll / Q / E
• Camera Zoom: Z / C
• Camera Roll: Left / Right cursor

Windows PC Controls (Gamepad)

Note: The following GTA V controls highlight the use of the Xbox controller. Button layout and commands may vary for different gamepads.

On Foot (First Person)

• Target Lock On: LT
• Weapon Wheel: LB
• Switch Camera: View Button
• Move: Left Stick
• Stealth Mode: Press L3 Button
• Use Phone: D-Pad Up
• Phone Left: D-Pad Left
• Character Selector: D-Pad Down
• Phone Right: D-Pad Right
• Fire Weapon: RT
• Take Cover: RB
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Enter Vehicle: Y
• Reload: B
• Sprint: A
• Jump: X
• Look Behind (On Foot): Press R3 Button
• Look: Right Stick

In Vehicle

• Brake: LT
• Aim Drive-By Weapon: LB
• Switch Camera: View Button
• Steer Left/Right: Left Stick
• Horn: Press L3 Button
• Use Phone: D-Pad Up
• Radio Wheel: D-Pad Left
• Character Selector: D-Pad Down
• Headlights/Seat/Special: D-Pad Right
• Accelerate: RT
• Handbrake: RB
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Exit Vehicle: Y
• Cinematic Camera: B
• Duck: A
• Next Vehicle Weapon: X
• Look Behind (In Vehicle): Press R3 Button
• Look: Right Stick

In Aircraft

• Aircraft Throttle Down: LT
• Aircraft Yaw Left: LB
• Switch Camera: View Button
• Pitch and Roll: Left Stick
• Landing Gear/VTOL Mode: Press L3 Button
• Use Phone: D-Pad Up
• Radio Wheel: D-Pad Left
• Phone Down: D-Pad Down
• Headlight/Seat/Special: D-Pad Right
• Aircraft Throttle Up: RT
• Aircraft Yaw Right: RB
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Exit Vehicle: Y
• Cinematic Camera: B
• Aircraft Fire: A
• Aircraft Next Weapon: X
• Look Behind (In Air): Press R3 Button
• Look: Right Stick

PlayStation Controls

General

• Pause: Options Button
• Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info: D-Pad Down (Tap)
• Cycle Camera: Create Button
• Toggle Special Ability: L3 + R3
• Character Selector: D-Pad Down (Hold)
• Interaction Menu: Create Button (Hold)
• Start/Stop Recording: D-Pad Down + X
• Start/Stop Action Replay Recording: D-Pad Down + X
• Cancel Recording: D-Pad Down + Circle
• Context Action: D-Pad Right

Movement

• Move Forward: Left Stick Forward
• Move Back: Left Stick Backward
• Move Left: Left Stick Left
• Move Right: Left Stick Right
• Jump: Square
• Sprint: Tap X Repeatedly
• Enter Vehicle: Triangle
• Stealth Mode: Press L3 Button
• Look Behind (on foot): Press R3 Button

Combat

• Aim Weapon/ Lock-On: L2
• Take Cover: R1
• Grenade/Sticky Bomb: L2 + D-Pad Left / Touch-Pad Swipe Up
• Light Melee Attack: Circle
• Heavy Melee Attack: R2
• Melee Dodge: Square
• Fire Weapon: R2
• Reload: Circle
• Toggle weapon accessory: D-Pad Right (while aiming)
• Sniper/Camera Zoom in: D-Pad Up (while aiming)
• Sniper/Camera Zoom in: D-Pad Down (while aiming)

Weapon Selection

• Weapon Wheel: L1 (Hold)
• Next Weapon: D-Pad Right
• Previous weapon: D-Pad Left

Vehicle Controls

• Exit Vehicle: Triangle
• Next Vehicle Weapon: Square
• Look Behind (in Vehicle): R3
• Next Radio Station: D-Pad Left or Touch Pad Swipe Up
• Previous Radio Station: Touch Pad Swipe Down
• Cinematic Camera: Circle
• Radio Wheel: D-Pad Left (Hold)
• Cinematic Slowmo: R3
• Duck: X
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Up: Right Stick Up
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Down: Right Stick Down

Other Vehicle Controls

• Accelerate: R2
• Brake: L2
• Steer Left: Left Stick Left
• Steer Right: Left Stick Right
• Lean/Tilt Forward: Left Stick Up
• Lean/Tilt Backward: Left Stick Down
• Fire drive-by weapon: L1 + R1
• Aim drive-by weapon: L1
• Headlights: D-Pad Right
• Handbrake: R1
• Horn: L3
• Bicycle Sprint: X (Tap Repeatedly)
• Bicycle Front Break: L2
• Convertible raise/lower top: Hold D-Pad Right (when stopped)

Aircraft Controls

• Aircraft Throttle Up: R2
• Aircraft Throttle Down: L2
• Aircraft Yaw Left: L1
• Aircraft Yaw Right: R1
• Aircraft Roll Left: Left Stick Left
• Aircraft Roll Right: Left Stick Right
• Aircraft Pitch Forward: Left Stick Up
• Aircraft Pitch Back: Left Stick Down
• Aircraft Fire: Square
• Aircraft Target Left: L1
• Aircraft Target Right: R1
• Toggle Landing Gear: L3
• Aircraft Grappling Hook/VTOL Mode: L3 (Hold)
• Toggle Aircraft Weapon Camera: Press R3 Button

Submersible Controls

• Sub Throttle Up: R2
• Sub Throttle Down: L2
• Sub Hard Turn Left: L1
• Sub Hard Turn Right: R1
• Sub Turn Left: Left Stick Left
• Sub Turn Right: Left Stick Right
• Sub Pitch Forward: Left Stick Up
• Sub Pitch Back: Left Stick Down
• Sub Ascend: Square
• Sub Descend: X

Parachute Controls

• Parachute Pitch Forward: Left Stick Up
• Parachute Pitch Back: Left Stick Down
• Parachute Turn Left: Left Stick Left
• Parachute Turn Right: Left Stick Right
• Parachute Deploy: X
• Parachute Detach: Triangle
• Parachute Break Left: L1
• Parachute Break Right: R1
• Parachute Precision Control: L1 + R1
• Parachute Smoke: X (Hold)

Cellphone Commands

• Use Phone: D-Pad Up
• Phone Up: D-Pad Up
• Phone Down: D-Pad Down
• Phone Left: D-Pad Left
• Phone Right: D-Pad Right
• Phone Select: X
• Phone Cancel: Circle
• Phone Special Option: Square
• Phone Scroll Forward: Right Stick Up
• Phone Scroll Back: Right Stick Down
• Change Mode (Camera): Press R3 Button
• Change Expression (Camera): Press L3 Button
• Toggle Grid (Camera): R1
• Adjust Depth of Field (Camera): L1

GTA Online Keys

• Point at: Double Press R3 Button
• Drop weapon: L1 + Triangle
• Drop Ammunition: L1 + Circle

Director Mode

• Director Mode Menu: Create Button (Hold)
• Speed Control: Editor
• Action: L3 + R3

Recording

• Start Recording: D-Pad Down + X
• Stop Recording: D-Pad Down + X
• Action Replay ON: D-Pad Down + Square
• Action Replay OFF: D-Pad Down + Square
• Action Replay SAVE: D-Pad Down + X
• Cancel Recording: D-Pad Down + Circle

Timeline Editing

• Switch menu/times: Circle
• Playhead Control: Left Stick
• Navigation: D-Pad / Left Stick
• Pick Clip: Square
• Place Clip: X
• Duplicate Clip: Press L3 Button
• Edit Clip: X
• Delete Clip: Triangle
• Trim Audio / Text Start: L1 (Hold)
• Trim Audio / Text End: R1 (hold)
• Manual Trim Clip: Holding L1/R1 + Right Stick
• Trim Audio Clip Snap: Holding L1/R1 + D-Pad Left and Right
• Audio Preview: R2
• Stop Audio Preview: R2

Clip Editing

• Play: R2
• Pause: R2
• Cycle Markers: L1 and R1
• Add Marker: X
• Select Marker: X
• Delete Marker: Triangle
• Move Marker: Hold R1 + D-Pad Left and Right / Right Stick
• Scrub: Right Stick
• Fine Scrub: D-Pad Left and Right
• Hide HUD: Press R3 Button
• Save: Create Button

Free Camera Editing

• Move Camera: Left Stick
• Rotate Camera: Right Stick
• Camera Height: L1 (Decrease) and R1 (Increase)
• Camera Zoom: L2 (Zoom Out) and R2 (Zoom In)
• Camera Roll: D-Pad Left and Right

Xbox Controls

General

• Pause: Menu Button
• Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info: D-Pad Down (Tap)
• Cycle Camera: View Button
• Toggle Special Ability: L3 + R3
• Character Selector: D-Pad Down (Hold)
• Interaction Menu: View Button (Hold)
• Start/Stop Recording: D-Pad Down + A
• Start/Stop Action Replay Recording: D-Pad Down + A
• Cancel Recording: D-Pad Down + B
• Context Action: D-Pad Right

Movement

• Move Forward: Left Stick Forward
• Move Back: Left Stick Backward
• Move Left: Left Stick Left
• Move Right: Left Stick Right
• Jump: X
• Sprint: Tap A Repeatedly
• Enter Vehicle: Y
• Stealth Mode: Press L3 Button
• Look Behind (on foot): Press R3 Button

Combat

• Aim Weapon/ Lock-On: LT
• Take Cover: RB
• Grenade/Sticky Bomb: LT + D-Pad Left
• Light Melee Attack: B
• Heavy Melee Attack: RT
• Melee Dodge: X
• Fire Weapon: RT
• Reload: B
• Toggle weapon accessory: D-Pad Right (while aiming)
• Sniper/Camera Zoom in: D-Pad Up (while aiming)
• Sniper/Camera Zoom in: D-Pad Down (while aiming)

Weapon Selection

• Weapon Wheel: LB (Hold)
• Next Weapon: D-Pad Right
• Previous weapon: D-Pad Left

Vehicle Controls

• Action: Primary
• Exit Vehicle: Y
• Next Vehicle Weapon: X
• Look Behind (in Vehicle): R3
• Next Radio Station: D-Pad Left
• Cinematic Camera: B
• Radio Wheel: D-Pad Left (Hold)
• Cinematic Slowmo: R3
• Duck: A
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Up: Right Stick Up
• Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Down: Right Stick Down

Other Vehicle Controls

• Action: Primary
• Accelerate: RT
• Brake: LT
• Steer Left: Left Stick Left
• Steer Right: Left Stick Right
• Lean/Tilt Forward: Left Stick Up
• Lean/Tilt Backward: Left Stick Down
• Fire drive-by weapon: LB + RB
• Aim drive-by weapon: LB
• Headlights: D-Pad Right
• Handbrake: RB
• Horn: L3
• Bicycle Sprint: A (Tap Repeatedly)
• Bicycle Front Break: LT
• Convertible raise/lower top: Hold D-Pad Right (when stopped)

Aircraft Controls

• Aircraft Throttle Up: RT
• Aircraft Throttle Down: LT
• Aircraft Yaw Left: LB
• Aircraft Yaw Right: RB
• Aircraft Roll Left: Left Stick Left
• Aircraft Roll Right: Left Stick Right
• Aircraft Pitch Forward: Left Stick Up
• Aircraft Pitch Back: Left Stick Down
• Aircraft Fire: X
• Aircraft Target Left: LB
• Aircraft Target Right: RB
• Toggle Landing Gear: L3
• Aircraft Grappling Hook/VTOL Mode: L3 (Hold)
• Toggle Aircraft Weapon Camera: Press R3 Button

Submersible Controls

• Action: Primary
• Sub Throttle Up: RT
• Sub Throttle Down: LT
• Sub Hard Turn Left: LB
• Sub Hard Turn Right: RB
• Sub Turn Left: Left Stick Left
• Sub Turn Right: Left Stick Right
• Sub Pitch Forward: Left Stick Up
• Sub Pitch Back: Left Stick Down
• Sub Ascend: X
• Sub Descend: A

GTA Online Keys

• Point at: Double Press R3 Button
• Drop weapon: LB + Y
• Drop Ammunition: LB + B

Director Mode

• Director Mode Menu: Create Button (Hold)
• Speed Control: Editor
• Action: L3 + R3

Recording

• Start Recording: D-Pad Down + A
• Stop Recording: D-Pad Down + A
• Action Replay ON: D-Pad Down + X
• Action Replay OFF: D-Pad Down + X
• Action Replay SAVE: D-Pad Down + A
• Cancel Recording: D-Pad Down + B

Timeline Editing

• Switch menu/times: B
• Playhead Control: Left Stick
• Navigation: D-Pad / Left Stick
• Pick Clip: X
• Place Clip: A
• Duplicate Clip: Press L3 Button
• Edit Clip: A
• Delete Clip: Y
• Trim Audio / Text Start: LB (Hold)
• Trim Audio / Text End: RB (hold)
• Manual Trim Clip: Holding LB/RB + Right Stick
• Trim Audio Clip Snap: Holding LB/RB + D-Pad Left and Right
• Audio Preview: RT
• Stop Audio Preview: RT

Cellphone Commands

• Use Phone: D-Pad Up
• Phone Up: D-Pad Up
• Phone Down: D-Pad Down
• Phone Left: D-Pad Left
• Phone Right: D-Pad Right
• Phone Select: A
• Phone Cancel: B
• Phone Special Option: X
• Phone Scroll Forward: Right Stick Up
• Phone Scroll Back: Right Stick Down
• Change Mode (Camera): Press R3 Button
• Change Expression (Camera): Press L3 Button
• Toggle Grid (Camera): RB
• Adjust Depth of Field (Camera): LB

Clip Editing

• Play: RT
• Pause: RT
• Cycle Markers: LB and RB
• Add Marker: A
• Select Marker: A
• Delete Marker: Y
• Move Marker: Hold RB + D-Pad Left and Right / Right Stick
• Scrub: Right Stick
• Fine Scrub: D-Pad Left and Right
• Hide HUD: Press R3 Button
• Save: View Button

Free Camera Editing

• Move Camera: Left Stick
• Rotate Camera: Right Stick
• Camera Height: LB (Decrease) and RB (Increase)
• Camera Zoom: LT (Zoom Out) and RT (Zoom In)
• Camera Roll: D-Pad Left and Right