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- Note: Some of the commands are only available in Zero Hour.
Command & Conquer: Generals is played using a mouse and keyboard hotkeys. Select units to see what actions can be performed at the bottom of the display. Assign units to the number keys to quickly select them with one keypress.
Selection Commands[edit]
Unit Modes[edit]
Control | Action |
---|---|
+ | Force-Fire mode |
+ | Attack-move mode |
+ | Guard mode |
Stop selected units | |
Scatter units | |
+ | Set waypoints for selected units |
+ | Set formation for selected units |
Screen and Pop-Ups[edit]
Control | Action |
---|---|
Toggle Diplomacy/Communicator screen in multiplayer/skirmish games Toggle Mission Objectives in Single Player | |
Toggle Command Bar | |
Options Screen | |
Capture screenshot |
Cameras[edit]
Control | Action |
---|---|
+( - ) | Set Camera Bookmarks |
- | Jump to Camera Bookmarks |
+ | Jump to Hero unit |
(numeric keypad) | orLeft/Right rotate camera |
(numeric keypad) | orZoom in/out camera |
(numeric keypad) | Reset Camera |
Multiplayer[edit]
Control | Action |
---|---|
Chat with everyone | |
Chat with allies | |
+ | Place beacon |
+ | Selected unit's cheer |