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GTA 5 Controls: PC Keyboard, PlayStation and Xbox

A complete list of every single command and control you can do.


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Mastering the controls in GTA 5 is key to becoming the ultimate criminal kingpin. In this guide, we’ll break down all the essential controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online across PC, PlayStation (PS3, PS4 and PS5), and Xbox (Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S) platforms. From basic movement and combat to advanced vehicle maneuvers and editor mode, you’ll find everything you need to dominate the streets and pull off the most daring heists. We’ve organized the controls into easy-to-navigate sections, so you can quickly reference the ones you need in the heat of the moment.

PC Controls

All PC controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:

General

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary Secondary
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 ]
Sniper/Camera Zoom in Mouse Wheel back

Weapon Selection

Action Primary
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

Action Primary Secondary
Exit Vehicle F
Next Vehicle Weapon Mouse Wheel forward Tab
Previous Vehicle Weapon [
Look Behind (in Vehicle) C
Next Radio Station . 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 PAGEUP
Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Down PAGEDOWN

Other Vehicle Controls

Action Primary Secondary
Accelerate W
Brake S
Steer Left A
Steer Right D
Lean/Tilt Forward Left SHIFT Num8
Lean/Tilt Backward Left CTRL Num5
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary Secondary
Parachute Pitch Forward W
Parachute Pitch Back S
Parachute Turn Left A
Parachute Turn Right D
Parachute Deploy LMB F
Parachute Detach F
Parachute Break Left Q
Parachute Break Right E
Parachute Precision Control Left SHIFT
Parachute Smoke X

Cellphone Commands

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

GTA Online Keys

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

Director Mode

Action Primary
Director Mode Menu M
Speed Control Editor
Action CAPS LOCK

Recording

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

Timeline Editing

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

PlayStation Controls

All PlayStation console controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:

General

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
Weapon Wheel L1 (Hold)
Next Weapon D-Pad Right
Previous weapon D-Pad Left

Vehicle Controls

Action Primary Secondary
Exit Vehicle Triangle
Next Vehicle Weapon Square
Look Behind (in Vehicle) R3
Next Radio Station D-Pad Left 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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
Point at Double Press R3 Button
Drop weapon L1 + Triangle
Drop Ammunition L1 + Circle

Director Mode

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

Recording

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

All Xbox console controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:

General

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Parachute Controls

GTA Online Keys

Action Primary
Point at Double Press R3 Button
Drop weapon LB + Y
Drop Ammunition LB + B

Director Mode

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

Recording

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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
Action Primary 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 A Parachute Detach Y Parachute Break Left LB Parachute Break Right RB Parachute Precision Control LB + RB Parachute Smoke A (Hold)

Cellphone Commands

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Action Primary
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How to sprint in GTA 5 and Online?

On PC, sprinting is as simple as pressing the ‘Left Shift’ button on the keyboard. PlayStation players can run by repeatedly pressing the ‘X’ button on their controller. Similarly, Xbox users can sprint by repeatedly pressing the ‘A’ button.

How to crouch?

In GTA 5, freely crouching on demand isn’t an option. Instead, you’ll automatically crouch when taking cover behind an object half your height. On PC, you can take cover by pressing ‘Q’ on the keyboard. On PlayStation and Xbox controllers, you can take cover by pressing the L1 and LB buttons, respectively.

How to sit down in GTA 5 and Online?

Surprisingly, sitting freely anywhere isn’t an option in GTA 5 or Online. You can only sit in specific locations like your apartment couch, or office chair when operating your computer at various businesses.

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