Mastering the controls in GTA 5 is key to becoming the ultimate criminal kingpin. In this guide, we'll break down all the essential controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online across PC, PlayStation (PS3, PS4 and PS5), and Xbox (Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S) platforms. From basic movement and combat to advanced vehicle maneuvers and editor mode, you'll find everything you need to dominate the streets and pull off the most daring heists. We've organized the controls into easy-to-navigate sections, so you can quickly reference the ones you need in the heat of the moment.
PC Controls
All PC controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:
General
Action | Primary |
|---|---|
Pause | P |
Radar Zoom/Multiplayer Info | Z |
Cycle Camera | V |
Toggle Special Ability | CAPS LOCK |
Character Selector | Left ALT |
Switch to Michael | F5 |
Switch to Franklin | F6 |
Switch to Trevor | F7 |
Switch to GTA Online | F8 |
Interaction Menu | M |
Start/Stop Recording | F1 |
Start/Stop Action Replay Recording | F2 |
Cancel Recording | F3 |
Context Action | E |
Movement
Action | Primary |
|---|---|
Move Forward | W |
Move Back | S |
Move Left | A |
Move Right | D |
Jump | SPACEBAR |
Sprint | Left SHIFT |
Enter Vehicle | F |
Stealth Mode | Left CTRL |
Look Behind (on foot) | C |
Combat
Action | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
Aim Weapon/ Lock-On | RMB | — |
Take Cover | Q | — |
Grenade/Sticky Bomb | G | — |
Light Melee Attack | R | — |
Heavy Melee Attack | O | — |
Melee Dodge | SPACEBAR | — |
Fire Weapon | LMB | — |
Reload | R | — |
Toggle weapon accessory | E | — |
Sniper/Camera Zoom in | Mouse Wheel forward | ] |
Sniper/Camera Zoom in | Mouse Wheel back | — |
Weapon Selection
Action | Primary |
|---|---|
Weapon Wheel | TAB |
Next Weapon | Mouse Wheel forward |
Previous weapon | Mouse Wheel back |
Select Unarmed | 1 |
Select Melee | 2 |
Select Shotgun | 3 |
Select Heavy Weapon | 4 |
Select Special Weapon | 5 |
Select Pistol | 6 |
Select SMG | 7 |
Select Assault Rifle | 8 |
Select Sniper Rifle | 9 |
Vehicle Controls
Action | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
Exit Vehicle | F | — |
Next Vehicle Weapon | Mouse Wheel forward | Tab |
Previous Vehicle Weapon | [ | — |
Look Behind (in Vehicle) | C | — |
Next Radio Station | . | Mouse Wheel down |
Previous Radio Station | , | — |
Next custom radio track | = | — |
Previous custom radio track | — | — |
Cinematic Camera | R | — |
Radio Wheel | Q | — |
Cinematic Slowmo | L | — |
Duck | X | — |
Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Up | Mouse Wheel forward | PAGEUP |
Stunt Jump Slow Motion Speed Down | PAGEDOWN | — |
Other Vehicle Controls
Action | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
Accelerate | W | — |
Brake | S | — |
Steer Left | A | — |
Steer Right | D | — |
Lean/Tilt Forward | Left SHIFT | Num8 |
Lean/Tilt Backward | Left CTRL | Num5 |
Fire drive-by weapon | LMB | — |
Aim drive-by weapon | RMB | — |
Headlights | H | — |
Handbrake | SPACEBAR | — |
Horn | E | — |
Bicycle Sprint | CAPS | — |
Bicycle Front Break | Q | — |
Toggle Driving Mouse Control (Hold) | LMB | — |
Convertible raise/lower top | H (when stopped) | — |
Aircraft Controls
Action | Primary |
|---|---|
Aircraft Throttle Up | W |
Aircraft Throttle Down | S |
Aircraft Yaw Left | A |
Aircraft Yaw Right | D |
Aircraft Roll Left | Num4 |
Aircraft Roll Right | Num6 |
Aircraft Pitch Forward | Num8 |
Aircraft Pitch Back | Num5 |
Aircraft Fire | Space |
Aircraft Target Left | Num7 |
Aircraft Target Right | Num9 |
Toggle Landing Gear | G |
Aircraft Grappling Hook/VTOL Mode | E |
Toggle Aircraft Weapon Camera | INSERT |
Toggle Aircraft Mouse Control (Hold) | LMB |
Submersible Controls
Action | Primary |
|---|---|
Sub Throttle Up | W |
Sub Throttle Down | S |
Sub Hard Turn Left | A |
Sub Hard Turn Right | D |
Sub Turn Left | Num4 |
Sub Turn Right | Num6 |
Sub Pitch Forward | Num8 |
Sub Pitch Back | Num5 |
Sub Ascend | Left SHIFT |
Sub Descend | Left CTRL |
Toggle Submersible Mouse Control (Hold) | LMB |
Parachute Controls
Action | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
Parachute Pitch Forward | W | — |
Parachute Pitch Back | S | — |
Parachute Turn Left | A | — |
Parachute Turn Right | D | — |
Parachute Deploy | LMB | F |
Parachute Detach | F | — |
Parachute Break Left | Q | — |
Parachute Break Right | E | — |
Parachute Precision Control | Left SHIFT | — |
Parachute Smoke | X | — |
Cellphone Commands
GTA Online Keys
Director Mode
Recording
Timeline Editing
Clip Editing
Free Camera Editing
PlayStation Controls
All PlayStation console controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:
General
Movement
Combat
Weapon Selection
Vehicle Controls
Other Vehicle Controls
Aircraft Controls
Submersible Controls
Parachute Controls
Cellphone Commands
GTA Online Keys
Director Mode
Recording
Timeline Editing
Clip Editing
Free Camera Editing
Xbox Controls
All Xbox console controls for GTA 5 and GTA Online:
General
Movement
Combat
Weapon Selection
Vehicle Controls
Other Vehicle Controls
Aircraft Controls
Submersible Controls
Parachute Controls
Cellphone Commands
Clip Editing
Free Camera Editing
Frequently Asked Questions
How to sprint in GTA 5 and Online?
On PC, sprinting is as simple as pressing the 'Left Shift' button on the keyboard. PlayStation players can run by repeatedly pressing the 'X' button on their controller. Similarly, Xbox users can sprint by repeatedly pressing the 'A' button.
How to crouch?
In GTA 5, freely crouching on demand isn't an option. Instead, you'll automatically crouch when taking cover behind an object half your height. On PC, you can take cover by pressing 'Q' on the keyboard. On PlayStation and Xbox controllers, you can take cover by pressing the L1 and LB buttons, respectively.
How to sit down in GTA 5 and Online?
Surprisingly, sitting freely anywhere isn't an option in GTA 5 or Online. You can only sit in specific locations like your apartment couch, or office chair when operating your computer at various businesses.
