Controls for your platform
Pick your device, then choose On-Foot, Vehicle, Parachute, or Aircraft. Default GTA 5 bindings for every platform.
PS4 and PS5 use the same layout in GTA 5. Xbox One and Series X|S are the same. PC can use a controller (Xbox layout). Rebind anytime in Settings → Key Bindings (PC) or Controls (console).
On-Foot Controls
Default bindings for PC (keyboard & mouse). Hold vs tap matters for some actions.
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| W A S D | Move character |
| Mouse | Look around · C to look behind · Caps Lock + move for Special Ability |
| Tab (hold) | Open Weapon Wheel · Tap to equip or holster last weapon |
| Right Mouse (hold) | Aim weapon · Lock on to targets |
| Q | Take cover · Exit cover |
| Left Mouse | Attack · Fire weapon |
| F | Enter vehicle |
| R | Reload · Cinematic camera angle (when available) |
| Left Shift | Tap to sprint · Release to jog |
| Space | Jump · Climb · Dodge while aiming |
| M (hold)Online | Open Interaction Menu · Tap V to switch camera (first / third person) |
| V | Switch camera (first-person / third-person) |
| T or ↑ | Open phone |
| Left Alt (hold)Story | Open Character Switch wheel |
| Z (hold)Online | View current multiplayer player list |
| 6–9 (number keys) | Select throwable while aiming (grenade, sticky bomb, etc.) |
| E | Talk to NPCs · Context actions (sit down, open doors, pick up items) |
| B or Middle Mouse | Melee attack |
| Esc | Pause menu |