Battlestations: Midway/Controls

Controls can be modified and viewed at any time except during a multiplayer game.

Menu Options

 * Highlight Option = up and down


 * Change setting / mode slider = left and right


 * Confirm / Next Menu = Enter and


 * Cancel / Previous Menu = Backspace

Universal Controls
These controls apply whether in an aircraft, in a warship, or a submarine


 * Toggle Tactical Map ("RTS Mode") = Tab


 * Jump In = X


 * Open Chat Window = T


 * Pause / In-game menu = P or Esc


 * Command Menu = Alt + left, right, up, down, A, S, D, or W


 * Cycle formations/squadrons = Q and E


 * Cycle unit in selected formation = F and C Note: Does not apply to aircraft squadrons, only ship formations

Map Controls

 * Show/Hide Objectives = O


 * Cycle Objectives = left or right


 * Zoom Map In/Out = (wheel)


 * Select Unit =


 * Order selected unit to
 * Attack Target = + Enemy Target
 * Cover Target (aircraft) = + Friendly Target
 * Follow Target and become a formation member (warship or submarine) = + Your unit
 * Move to destination = + Empty space Note: Waypoints are made by left-clicking multiple times


 * Cancel above order = Spacebar

Navy Controls

 * Rudder = A and D


 * Adjust Speed = W and S


 * Rotate Camera =


 * Repair Screen = R Note: Applies to all vessels except PT boats


 * Fire Weapon =


 * Change Weapon = Hold Shift


 * Binoculars / Periscope = (click)


 * Zoom binoculars / Periscope In/out = (wheel)


 * Switch to Anti-Aircraft Weapons = 1


 * Switch to Artillery (standard cannons) = 2 Note: Not all vessels have artillery


 * Switch to Torpedoes = 3 Note: Not all vessels have torpedoes


 * Switch to Depth Charges = 4 Note: Not all vessels have depth charges


 * Control Panel (Flight Deck - Aircraft Launch / Shipyard) = Left Shift Note: Applies to aircraft carriers, airfields, and shipyards


 * Surface = F Note: Applies only to submarines


 * Dive = C Note: Applies only to submarines

Aircraft Controls
''Note: It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED players use a joystick while flying. The following are the default controls, which use the keyboard and mouse.''


 * Pitch Up/Down = up, down, or


 * Roll Left/Right = left, right, or


 * Yaw Left/Right = A and D


 * Throttle Up/Down = W and S


 * Fire Machine Guns =


 * Bombing Mode = Left Shift to activate,  to release bomb or torpedo