Mount&Blade/Controls

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Map controls

 * WASD : move view
 * : rotate view (point to appropriate screen edge)
 * + or : zoom in
 * - or : zoom out
 * Space : wait (time advances)
 * Esc : menu

Personal controls
Use these controls to move your character and interact with the world, interface, or other characters.
 * WS : move forwards/backwards
 * AD : strafe left/right
 * F : talk to NPCs, open doors, mount/dismount horse
 * Space : jump
 * : attack
 * : defend
 * : cycle weapons
 * : cycle shields
 * \ : sheathe weapon
 * Tab : leave location/retreat
 * LShift : zoom
 * ~ : view outfit (hold and move )
 * R : toggle first-/third-person view
 * C : character window
 * I : inventory window
 * P : party window (inaccessible during combat)
 * Q : quests window
 * L : game log window
 * F12 : quicksave
 * Esc : menu (outside battle), options (during battle)
 * Ctrl+Insert : take screenshot (0.950 and newer)
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Party commands
Use these controls to determine what party member types here you and what they do. Whenever you enter a battle you are automatically given command of any and all friendly forces.
 * Backspace : toggle command interface (use with and the commands below to position different troop types)
 * O : view order key bindings
 * 1 : order everyone
 * 2 : order infantry
 * 3 : order archers
 * 4 : order cavalry
 * 5 : order others
 * F1 : hold position (where you are currently standing)
 * F2 : follow player
 * F3 : charge
 * F4 : mount horses
 * F5 : dismount
 * F6 : advance ten paces
 * F7 : fall back ten paces
 * F8 : stand closer
 * F9 : spread out
 * F11 : use blunt weapons (on/off)
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