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[15-1] Binding keys

Learn Quake key binding with the bind <key> <command> format. Example: bind enter +showscores.

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Learn Quake key binding with the bind <key> <command> format. Example: bind enter +showscores.

The format used for key binding in Quake is very simple: bind <key> <command>.

For example, press the [~] key (tilde) to open the console and type the following:

  1. bind enter +showscores

This will bind the [ENTER] key to the 'showscores' command, which displays the frag count in deathmatch. Start a game of deathmatch and press [ENTER] to check it out.

Binding the echo command is also useful, as it provides you with some information about what's going on. For example:

  1. bind Q "echo You pressed the Q key!"

Warning: Key bindings to character keys are case-sensitive. It's best to stick to non-capital letters and keep [CAPS] off.

Tips
  • Use the console (accessed by pressing the [~] key) to enter commands.
  • Experiment with different commands to see what you can bind.
  • Remember that key bindings are case-sensitive for character keys.

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