188 default keys · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Hotkeys
The game's default hotkeys in its two layouts, as its key map files ship them (defaultkeymapy.xml, defaultkeymapgrid.xml). Pause: F7 (standard layout). Find an idle villager: ` (grid layout). Every key can be changed in the game's options.
Standard layout
Game World Hotkeys
| Move Camera Left | ← |
| Move Camera Right | → |
| Move Camera Forward | ↑ |
| Move Camera Backward | ↓ |
| Move Camera Forward Left | Num 7 |
| Move Camera Forward Right | Num 9 |
| Move Camera Backward Left | Num 1 |
| Move Camera Backward Right | Num 3 |
| Camera Zoom In | Numpadplus |
| Camera Zoom Out | Numpadminus |
| Camera Rotate Left | Ctrl+← |
| Camera Rotate Right | Ctrl+→ |
| Camera Reset Rotation | Ctrl+Middle mouse |
| Chat Scroll Backward | Page Up |
| Chat Scroll Forward | Page Down |
| Clear Chats | End |
| Screenshot | F12 |
| Pause/Unpause Gameplay | F7 |
| Advanced Information | Ctrl+F9 |
Selection Group Hotkeys
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 1 | Shift+1 |
| 2 | Shift+2 |
| 3 | Shift+3 |
| 4 | Shift+4 |
| 5 | Shift+5 |
| 6 | Shift+6 |
| 7 | Shift+7 |
| 8 | Shift+8 |
| 9 | Shift+9 |
| 1 | Ctrl+1 |
| 2 | Ctrl+2 |
| 3 | Ctrl+3 |
| 4 | Ctrl+4 |
| 5 | Ctrl+5 |
| 6 | Ctrl+6 |
| 7 | Ctrl+7 |
| 8 | Ctrl+8 |
| 9 | Ctrl+9 |
| Remove From Any Group | Ctrl+0 |
| 1 | Alt+1 |
| 2 | Alt+2 |
| 3 | Alt+3 |
| 4 | Alt+4 |
| 5 | Alt+5 |
| 6 | Alt+6 |
| 7 | Alt+7 |
| 8 | Alt+8 |
| 9 | Alt+9 |
Command Hotkeys
| Stop | Shift+Ctrl+S |
| Toggle Auto Repair | Shift+Ctrl+R |
| Eject Units | Shift+Ctrl+E |
| Garrison Unit | Shift+Ctrl+G |
Photo Mode
| Photo Mode | Ctrl+F7 |
| Move Camera Left | A |
| Move Camera Right | D |
| Move Camera Forward | W |
| Move Camera Backward | S |
| Camera Zoom In | Numpadplus |
| Camera Zoom Out | Numpadminus |
| Move Camera Up | Q |
| Move Camera Down | E |
| Reset Camera Start Location | R |
| Toggle UI On/Off | T |
| Toggle Fog of War | F |
| Toggle Blackmap | G |
| Camera Rotate Left | Alt+D |
| Camera Rotate Right | Alt+A |
| Camera Rotate Up | Alt+W |
| Camera Rotate Down | Alt+S |
Tycoon Package Hotkeys
| Tycoon Package 1 | Q |
| Multiple Tycoon Package 1 | Shift+Q |
| Tycoon Package 2 | W |
| Multiple Tycoon Package 2 | Shift+W |
| Tycoon Package 3 | E |
| Multiple Tycoon Package 3 | Shift+E |
| Tycoon Package 4 | R |
| Multiple Tycoon Package 4 | Shift+R |
Deck Builder Hotkeys
| Create Deck | Ctrl+N |
| Delete Deck | Delete |
| Delete Deck (No Confirmation) | Shift+Delete |
| Rename Deck | Ctrl+R |
| Save Deck | Ctrl+S |
| Copy Deck | Ctrl+C |
Grid layout
General Game Hotkeys
| Show Game Menu | Esc |
| Hide Game Menu | Esc |
| Exit Tech Tree | Esc |
| Show Chat Window | Enter |
| Attack Move | Space |
| Patrol | Shift+Ctrl+Z |
| Flare Mini Map | Alt+Mouse1down |
| Select flare type | Ctrl+Mouse2down |
| Enter Flare Mode | Alt+F |
| Toggle Extended Minimap | Alt+D |
| Delete Selected Units | Delete |
| Find Town Center | F1 |
| Find Home City | F2 |
| Find Explorer | F3 |
| Find Idle Military | F4 |
| Toggle Game Time | F5 |
| Toggle Score Display | F6 |
| Toggle Player Summary Dialog | F7 |
| Pause/Unpause Gameplay | F8 |
| Quick Save Game | F9 |
| Quick Load Game | F10 |
| Enable Friend or Foe Colors | F11 |
| Eject Units from all Town Centers/Haciendas | Ctrl+Shift+B |
Command Panel Hotkeys
| Row 1 Column 1 | Q |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 1 | Shift+Q |
| Row 1 Column 2 | W |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 2 | Shift+W |
| Row 1 Column 3 | E |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 3 | Shift+E |
| Row 1 Column 4 | R |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 4 | Shift+R |
| Row 1 Column 5 | T |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 5 | Shift+T |
| Row 1 Column 6 | Y |
| Multiple Row 1 Column 6 | Shift+Y |
| Row 2 Column 1 | A |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 1 | Shift+A |
| Row 2 Column 2 | S |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 2 | Shift+S |
| Row 2 Column 3 | D |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 3 | Shift+D |
| Row 2 Column 4 | F |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 4 | Shift+F |
| Row 2 Column 5 | G |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 5 | Shift+G |
| Row 2 Column 6 | H |
| Multiple Row 2 Column 6 | Shift+H |
| Row 3 Column 1 | Z |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 1 | Shift+Z |
| Row 3 Column 2 | X |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 2 | Shift+X |
| Row 3 Column 3 | C |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 3 | Shift+C |
| Row 3 Column 4 | V |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 4 | Shift+V |
| Row 3 Column 5 | B |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 5 | Shift+B |
| Row 3 Column 6 | N |
| Multiple Row 3 Column 6 | Shift+N |
| Command Button 1 | U |
| Command Button 2 | I |
| Command Button 3 | J |
| Command Button 4 | K |
| Command Button 5 | M |
| Command Button 6 | , |
| Native Big Button | ; |
| Big Ability/Medium Button | O |
| Big Ability/Medium Button 2 | P |
| Big Ability/Medium Button 3 | L |
Find Unit Hotkeys
| Find Selection | Ctrl+Space |
| Find Last Notification | Middle mouse |
| Find Last Notification (alternate) | Home |
| Find Idle Villager | ` |
| Find Idle Villager (Alternate) | . |
| Find All Idle Villagers | Shift+Ctrl+` |
| Find All Idle Villagers (Alternate) | Shift+. |
| Find Architect | [ |
| Find All Idle Military | Ctrl+F3 |
| Find All Military | Shift+Ctrl+F3 |
| Find House, Longhouse, Teepee, Shrine, Village or Torp | Ctrl+Q |
| Find Market or Livestock Market | Ctrl+W |
| Find Mill, Farm, Rice Paddy, Field or Hacienda | Ctrl+E |
| Find Dock/Port | Ctrl+R |
| Find Trading Post or Tambo | Ctrl+T |
| Find Church, Mosque, Community Plaza, Monastery, Mountain Monastery or University | Ctrl+Y |
| Find Barracks, Blockhouse, War Hut, War Academy, War Camp or Hospital | Ctrl+A |
| Find Town Center or Capitol | Ctrl+S |
| Find Stables, Corral, Nobles Hut, Caravanserai, Kallanka or Commandery | Ctrl+D |
| Find Artillery Foundry, Siege Workshop or Castle | Ctrl+F |
| Find Estate | Ctrl+G |
| Find Tribal Marketplace | Ctrl+B |
| Find Saloon, Tavern or Consulate | Ctrl+H |
| Find Livestock Pen or Sacred Field | Ctrl+Z |
| Find Arsenal | Ctrl+X |
| Find Outpost or Tower | Ctrl+C |
| Find Fort | Ctrl+V |
| Find Factory | Ctrl+B |