Learn the essential controls and hotkeys for Civilization VII. Master movement, unit commands, city management, and more to dominate the game from turn one.
This guide covers the fundamental controls and hotkeys for Civilization VII, designed to help players navigate the game efficiently and manage their empire with ease. Understanding these commands is crucial for quick decision-making and effective gameplay.
| Action | Key/Button |
|---|---|
| Move Selected Unit | Arrow Keys, WASD, or Left Mouse Button Drag |
| End Turn | Spacebar or Enter Key |
| Select Next Unit | N Key |
| Select Previous Unit | Shift + N |
| Open City Screen | C Key or Click on City Banner |
| Open Technology Tree | T Key |
| Open Civic Tree | Y Key |
| Open Diplomacy Screen | D Key |
| Open World Congress | Ctrl + D |
| Zoom In/Out | Mouse Wheel or +/- Keys |
| Rotate Camera | Q and E Keys or Middle Mouse Button Drag |
| Center on Capital | Home Key |
| Open Main Menu | Escape Key |
| Save Game | Ctrl + S |
| Load Game | Ctrl + L |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Toggle Minimap | M Key |
| Toggle Yield Icons | Y Key (when not in Civic Tree) |
| Toggle Notifications | N Key (when not selecting units) |
| Select All Military Units | Ctrl + M |
| Select All Civilian Units | Ctrl + C |
| Undo Last Action (if available) | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo Last Action (if available) | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| Open Encyclopedia | F1 |
| Open Advisor | F2 |
| Open Game Options | F10 |
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