GTA V / PC

GTA V PC keyboard controls

By GTA6CAMPUpdated 2026-11-15

Common keys for moving, fighting, driving and opening menus in GTA V. Keep this quick reference nearby while you play.

PC keyboard and mouse defaults for a QWERTY layout. The same key can do different things on foot and in a vehicle.

LMB / RMB: left / right mouse button. Wheel: mouse wheel. Left: the key on the left side of your keyboard.

On foot

Action	Default key
Move forward / left / back / right	`WASD`
Sprint	`Left Shift`Hold
Jump	`Space`
Toggle stealth	`Left Ctrl`
Enter / leave cover	`Q`

Combat & weapons

Action	Default key
Aim	`RMB`Hold
Fire	`LMB`
Reload	`R`
Open weapon wheel	`Tab`Hold
Cycle weapons	`Wheel`

Driving

Action	Default key
Enter / exit vehicle	`F`
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / reverse	`S`
Steer left / right	`AD`
Handbrake	`Space`
Horn	`E`
Cycle headlights	`H`
Look behind	`C`
Open radio wheel	`Q`Hold

Menus & Story Mode

Action	Default key
Open pause menu	`Esc`
Open phone	`↑`
Open interaction menu	`M`
Change camera view	`V`
Character wheel (Story Mode)	`Left Alt`Hold
Special ability (Story Mode)	`Caps Lock`

Using a different key layout?

Open the pause menu, then Settings → Key Bindings to check or change your controls. Your saved bindings and the prompts in your game take priority.

Character switching and special abilities depend on the selected character and mission; they may be unavailable at certain moments.

Cfx.re · GTA V control reference ↗Last checked: 2026-11-13

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GTA V PC controls: common questions

How do I switch characters?

In Story Mode, hold Left Alt to open the character wheel. Availability depends on the mission and character; a disabled switch is not necessarily a broken key.

Why does Q do something different in a vehicle?

Bindings depend on context. Q enters or leaves cover on foot, while holding Q opens the radio wheel in a vehicle. Use the matching section of the table.

How do I open the interaction menu?

The default PC key is M. If it does not respond, check your saved key bindings and the prompt displayed by the game.

Can I use these keys for GTA 6?

This is a GTA V keyboard reference. It does not establish GTA 6 PC support or its controls. Keep it separate from the GTA 6 preparation guides.