Alien Swarm/Controls
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Movement[edit]
| Key/Button | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Move north |
| S | Move south |
| A | Move west |
| D | Move east |
| Spacebar | Roll |
| Shift (hold) | Walk (Move Slowly) |
Combat[edit]
| Key/Button | Action |
|---|---|
|
Primary attack |
 or F
|
Secondary attack |
| 1 | Use offhand item (welder, flares, etc.) |
|
Melee attack |
Q or 
|
Switch weapon |
| R | Reload weapon |
| G | Drop current weapon |
| E | Use/Interact (buttons, computers, etc.) |
Communication[edit]
| Key/Button | Action |
|---|---|
| C | Use voice communication |
| T or Y | Chat message |
| Z | Communications Menu |
| F8 | Player list/Vote panel |
| TAB | In-game map |
| F5 | Vote Yes |
| F6 | Vote No |
Squad[edit]
| Key/Button | Action |
|---|---|
| 2 , 3 , 4 | Use Squad Equipment 2-4 |
| X | Order hold position |
| V | Order follow |
| F1 , F2 , F3 , F4 | Select marine 1-4 |
Miscellaneous[edit]
| Key/Button | Action |
|---|---|
| F9 | Take screenshot |
| Pause | Pause game |
| ` | Toggle console |
