Final Fantasy VII/Controls
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| PlayStation | Windows | Action |
|---|---|---|
 | Move the lead character and the pointer in the menus. | |
 | Confirm choice in menus. Attempt to use/activate the item in front of the character (open chests, climb ladders, etc), or talk to an NPC. | |
 | Opens the menu. | |
 | or | Back one level in menus, or close the menu in question. Outside of the menus, hold down to make the character run (not available in Overworld). |
 | or | Toggle between Equip and Materia screens. In combat, makes the command menu disappear temporarily so you can check your barrier gauges. |
 | In world map, changes map display. Pauses during battle. | |
 | Outside of combat, shows a hand pointer above lead character's head, and shows exit markers. In combat, toggles target name window. | |
  | or or | Move the pointer up or down one page in the menus, or rotate view in world map. Hold down both to escape from battles. |
 | or | Changes camera angle on the Overworld map. |
 | or | Changes camera angle on the Overworld map. In combat, shows targeting aid. |
