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==Keyboard and Mouse Controls and Shortcuts==
This page details the keyboard and mouse controls and shortcuts for playing [[inZOI]]. As of the [[Early Access]] launch, controller support is not available but planned for the future.
===Text Tables===
 
====Movement Controls====
The game primarily uses keyboard and mouse, offering two main styles for controlling your [[Zoi]]: direct control using '''[W][A][S][D]''' keys, and point-and-click movement using the '''[Left Mouse Button]'''.
 
==Play Mode Controls==
These controls are used during live gameplay when controlling your [[Zoi]]s and interacting with the world.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ General Gameplay Controls
|-
|-
! Control !! Action
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
|-
|-
| '''[W]''' || Move Forward
| '''[W]''', '''[A]''', '''[S]''', '''[D]''' || Move active Zoi (Forward, Left, Backward, Right) || Using WASD automatically cancels any queued autonomous action. Best used for walking around at lower speeds.
|-
|-
| '''[A]''' || Move Left
| '''[Shift]''' (Hold while using WASD) || Run || Only works with WASD movement.
|-
|-
| '''[S]''' || Move Backward
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' on ground/object || Interact / Click & Go Movement || Select "Walk Here" or "Run Here" prompt. Similar to movement in The Sims PC version. Works better than WASD at high speeds.
|-
|-
| '''[D]''' || Move Right
| '''[Space Bar]''' || Switch view to another [[Zoi]] in the active [[family]] || May take time to load if the other Zoi is far away.
|-
|-
| '''[Shift]''' || Run
| '''[T]''' || Toggle Zoi's [[autonomous]] behavior ||
|-
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Click & go movement
| '''[Esc]''' || Open [[Game Menu]] / Pause Game ||
|-
|-
| '''[M]'''<br>or '''Edit City icon''' || Open [[Edit City|city map]]
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Shift]''' + '''[U]''' || Hide/Show [[User Interface]] (UI) || Useful for immersion and taking screenshots.
|-
| In city map, '''Click on a lot''' + '''Go Here''' || Move to a [[lot]] on the map
|-
| '''Click on ground''' + '''Go Home''' || Return home
|}
|}


====View and Camera Controls====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Camera & View Controls
|-
|-
! Control !! Action
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
|-
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Adjust screen view position
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Move camera position ||
|-
|-
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Rotate screen view
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Rotate camera view || Can be used in any camera mode.
|-
|-
| '''[Mouse Wheel]''' || Zoom in/out
| '''[Mouse Wheel]''' (Scroll Up/Down) || Zoom In / Zoom Out ||
|-
|-
| '''[Space Bar]''' || Switch view to another [[Zoi]] in the [[family]]
| '''[Tab]''' || Switch between [[Top view]] and [[Shoulder view]] || Use Shoulder View for a better third-person experience when using WASD.
|-
|-
| '''[Tab]''' || Switch between [[Top view]] and [[Shoulder view]]
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Tab]''' || Switch to [[Free Camera]] mode || Great for seeing things unrelated to your Zois.
|-
|-
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Tab]''' || Switch to [[Free Camera]]
| '''[Q]''' / '''[E]''' || Move Up / Down (In Free Camera) || Also used in Build Mode and Photo Mode.
|-
|-
| '''Click Zoi portrait'''<br>or '''[F]''' || Focus camera on active Zoi
| Click Zoi portrait<br>or '''[F]''' || Focus camera on active Zoi ||
|-
| '''[Home]''' / '''[End]''' || Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls) ||
|-
| '''[Page Up]''' / '''[Page Down]''' || Change Floor View (Go Up/Down a Floor) ||
|}
|}
[[File:switch camera and pov1.png|thumb|300px|right|Use [Tab] or [Ctrl]+[Tab] to switch camera modes.]]


====Navigation Controls====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Time Controls
|-
! Control !! Action !! Notes
|-
|-
! Control !! Action
| '''[0]''' || Pause Game || '''[Esc]''' also pauses. '''[1]''' can pause if speed is already 1.
|-
|-
| '''Edit City icon'''<br>or '''[M]''' || Open [[Edit City|city map]]
| '''[1]''' || Play Game at Slow Speed ||
|-
|-
| '''Click destination''' + '''Go Here''' || Travel to location
| '''[2]''' || Play Game at Normal Speed || 1.5x speed.
|-
|-
| '''Subway stations''' || Fast travel option
| '''[3]''' || Play Game at Fast Speed || 3x speed.
|-
|-
| '''Bus stops''' || Fast travel option
| '''[4]''' || Play Game at Very Fast Speed || 5x speed. For higher speeds, drag the time bar.
|}
|}


====Build Mode Controls====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Menus & Navigation Controls
|-
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
|-
| '''[M]'''<br>or '''Edit City icon''' || Open [[Edit City|city map]] || Visit places, edit the [[city]], manage other [[families]].
|-
|-
! Control !! Action
| In city map, '''Click on a lot''' + '''Go Here''' || Move Zoi to a selected [[lot]] on the map || For long-distance travel.
|-
|-
| '''Build Mode icon'''<br>or '''[1]''' || Enter [[Build Mode]]
| '''Click on ground''' + '''Go Home''' || Command Zoi to return [[home]] ||
|-
| '''Click destination''' + '''Go Here''' || Travel to a clicked location ||
|-
| Interact with '''Subway stations''' or '''Bus stops''' || Fast travel option || Use nearby public transportation to reach other areas quickly.
|-
| '''[P]''' || Open [[Smartphone]] || Access [[messages]], order [[food]] & [[services]], find a [[job]].
|-
| '''[O]''' || Open [[Zoi Card]] || View information and change things like [[Preferences]].
|-
| '''[R]''' || Open [[Relationships]] menu || See all Zois known to your active Zoi.
|-
| '''[I]'''<br>or '''Build Mode icon''' || Enter [[Build Mode]] ||
|}
|}
[[File:viewing the city map1.png|thumb|150px|Opening the City Map ([M])]] [[File:moving to a lot on the map1.png|thumb|150px|Selecting 'Go Here' on the map]] [[File:return home1.png|thumb|150px|Selecting 'Go Home']]


===Images===
==Driving Controls==
[[File:movement controls0.png|400px]]
{{see also|Cars}}
When driving a [[car]], you can use these controls for manual operation.


[[File:view and camera controls1.png|400px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Manual Driving Controls
|-
! Control !! Action !! Notes
|-
| '''[W]''' || Accelerate ||
|-
| '''[S]''' || Brake / Reverse ||
|-
| '''[A]''' || Steer Left ||
|-
| '''[D]''' || Steer Right ||
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Honk Horn || <small>(Note: This was on the original page, but not explicitly confirmed in provided reference articles for driving.)</small>
|-
| '''[Tab]''' || Switch [[camera view]] || Toggles between 3rd person (outside car) and 1st person (inside car) perspectives.
|}


[[File:viewing the city map1.png|x200px]] [[File:moving to a lot on the map1.png|x200px]] [[File:return home1.png|x200px]]
==Build Mode Controls==
{{see also|Build Mode}}
These controls are active when you enter [[Build Mode]] (using '''[I]''' or the icon).


==Movement Controls==
{| class="wikitable"
[[File:movement controls1.png|350px|right]]
|+ Build Mode Controls
Controlling your [[Zoi]] can be done primarily through '''WASD''', with the option to point and click '''go here''' to move your Zoi as well.
|-
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
|-
| '''[I]'''<br>or '''Build Mode icon''' || Enter/Exit [[Build Mode]] ||
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Select [[item]] / Place item || Such as [[furniture]] or a [[wall]].
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Move camera position ||
|-
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Rotate camera angle ||
|-
| '''[Mouse Wheel]''' (Scroll Up/Down) || Zoom In / Zoom Out ||
|-
| '''[Z]''' / '''[C]''' || Rotate selected object Left / Right || Rotates by 45 degrees by default.
|-
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' (with object selected) || Rotate selected object Right || Rotates by 45 degrees by default.
|-
| '''[Alt]''' (Hold while placing object) || Freely Place Object || Ignores grid placement restrictions.
|-
| '''[Alt]''' (Hold while rotating with slider) || Manual Rotation Angle || Ignores fixed 45-degree rotation increments for fine adjustment.
|-
| '''[Shift]''' + '''[Left Mouse Click]''' (Hold Shift) || Continuous Placement || Place multiple instances of the same object without reselecting.
|-
| '''[V]''' || Selection Tool || Select individual furniture/objects.
|-
| '''[R]''' || Room Selection Tool / Create a Surface Tool || Select entire [[rooms]].
|-
| '''[G]''' || Toggle Grid Visibility (Show/Hide) || The grid helps with placement.
|-
| '''[Home]''' / '''[End]''' || Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls) || Useful when walls obstruct the view.
|-
| '''[Page Up]''' / '''[Page Down]''' || Change Floor View (Go to Upper/Lower Floor) || Useful for multi-story buildings or viewing roofs.
|-
| '''[Delete]''' || Delete selected object ||
|-
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Z]''' || Undo last action ||
|-
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Shift]''' + '''[Z]''' || Redo last undone action || Note: Different from Redo in some other software.
|-
| '''[Esc]''' || Deselect / Cancel action / Open Game Menu ||
|-
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Shift]''' + '''[U]''' || Hide/Show User Interface (UI) ||
|}


You can move your Zoi using the keyboard keys '''[W], [A], [S], and [D]'''.
==Create a Zoi Controls==
{{see also|Create a Zoi}}
These controls are used in the Create a Zoi (character creation) interface.


Or simply '''left-click''' with the mouse to move to a [[location]].
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+ Create a Zoi Controls
While your Zoi is moving, press '''[Shift]''' to make them run.
|-
 
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
[[File:movement controls2.png|350px|right]]
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Select ||
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Move Camera Position / Adjust Zoi Part || Click and drag points on the Zoi to adjust size and shape.
|-
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Rotate Camera Angle ||
|-
| '''[Mouse Wheel]''' (Scroll Up/Down) || Zoom In / Zoom Out || View the Zoi from narrower or broader perspectives.
|-
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Shift]''' + '''[U]''' || Hide/Show [[User Interface]] (UI) || Hides menus for a better look at the Zoi.
|}


For long-distance travel, open '''[[Edit City]] [M]''', click your [[destination]], and select '''Go Here''' to go there quickly.
==Photo Mode Controls==
{{see also|Photo Mode}}
These controls are specifically for using the in-game Photo Mode.


[[File:movement controls3.png|350px|right]]
If you'd rather [[walk]], try using [[transportation]]. Nearby [[subway stations]] and [[bus stops]] make it easy to reach other areas quickly.
==Switch Camera and POV (Point-of-View)==
[[File:switch camera and pov1.png|350px|right]]
Click the '''[[Camera Mode]]''' icon at the top of the screen and choose between '''[[Top View/Shoulder View]]''' or '''[[Free Camera]]''' mode.
You can switch to '''Top View/Shoulder View''' using the '''[Tab]''' key and switch to '''Free Camera''' using '''[Ctrl] + [Tab]'''.
To focus the camera on your active [[Zoi]], click their portrait or press the '''[F]''' key.
==Driving a Car Controls==
{{see also|Cars}}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Manual Driving Controls
|+ Photo Mode Controls
|-
! Control(s) !! Action !! Notes
|-
|-
! Key/Input !! Action
| '''[W]''', '''[A]''', '''[S]''', '''[D]''' || Move Camera (Forward, Left, Backward, Right) || Move the camera within the 3D space.
|-
|-
| '''[W]''' || Accelerate
| '''[Q]''' / '''[E]''' || Move Camera Up / Down ||
|-
|-
| '''[S]''' || Brake / Reverse
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Move Camera Position || For finer adjustments.
|-
|-
| '''[A]''' || Steer Left
| '''[Right Mouse Click]''' + '''Drag''' || Rotate Camera Angle || For finer adjustments.
|-
|-
| '''[D]''' || Steer Right
| '''[Mouse Wheel]''' (Scroll Up/Down) || Zoom In / Zoom Out ||
|-
|-
| '''[Left Mouse Click]''' || Honk Horn
| '''[Home]''' / '''[End]''' || Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls) ||
|-
|-
| '''[Tab]''' || Switch [[camera view]] between 3rd person (outside of car) and 1st person (inside the car)
| '''[Ctrl]''' + '''[Shift]''' + '''[U]''' || Hide/Show User Interface (UI) ||
|}
|}


[[Category:Getting Started]]
[[Category:Getting Started]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 3 April 2025

Getting started: System requirements → Graphics settings → Character creation → Cities → Controls → User Interface → Build Mode → Beginner's Guide → Canvas

This page details the keyboard and mouse controls and shortcuts for playing inZOI. As of the Early Access launch, controller support is not available but planned for the future.

The game primarily uses keyboard and mouse, offering two main styles for controlling your Zoi: direct control using [W][A][S][D] keys, and point-and-click movement using the [Left Mouse Button].

Play Mode Controls

These controls are used during live gameplay when controlling your Zois and interacting with the world.

General Gameplay Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[W], [A], [S], [D] Move active Zoi (Forward, Left, Backward, Right) Using WASD automatically cancels any queued autonomous action. Best used for walking around at lower speeds.
[Shift] (Hold while using WASD) Run Only works with WASD movement.
[Left Mouse Click] on ground/object Interact / Click & Go Movement Select "Walk Here" or "Run Here" prompt. Similar to movement in The Sims PC version. Works better than WASD at high speeds.
[Space Bar] Switch view to another Zoi in the active family May take time to load if the other Zoi is far away.
[T] Toggle Zoi's autonomous behavior
[Esc] Open Game Menu / Pause Game
[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [U] Hide/Show User Interface (UI) Useful for immersion and taking screenshots.
Camera & View Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[Left Mouse Click] + Drag Move camera position
[Right Mouse Click] + Drag Rotate camera view Can be used in any camera mode.
[Mouse Wheel] (Scroll Up/Down) Zoom In / Zoom Out
[Tab] Switch between Top view and Shoulder view Use Shoulder View for a better third-person experience when using WASD.
[Ctrl] + [Tab] Switch to Free Camera mode Great for seeing things unrelated to your Zois.
[Q] / [E] Move Up / Down (In Free Camera) Also used in Build Mode and Photo Mode.
Click Zoi portrait
or [F]		 Focus camera on active Zoi
[Home] / [End] Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls)
[Page Up] / [Page Down] Change Floor View (Go Up/Down a Floor)
Use [Tab] or [Ctrl]+[Tab] to switch camera modes.
Time Controls
Control Action Notes
[0] Pause Game [Esc] also pauses. [1] can pause if speed is already 1.
[1] Play Game at Slow Speed
[2] Play Game at Normal Speed 1.5x speed.
[3] Play Game at Fast Speed 3x speed.
[4] Play Game at Very Fast Speed 5x speed. For higher speeds, drag the time bar.
Menus & Navigation Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[M]
or Edit City icon		 Open city map Visit places, edit the city, manage other families.
In city map, Click on a lot + Go Here Move Zoi to a selected lot on the map For long-distance travel.
Click on ground + Go Home Command Zoi to return home
Click destination + Go Here Travel to a clicked location
Interact with Subway stations or Bus stops Fast travel option Use nearby public transportation to reach other areas quickly.
[P] Open Smartphone Access messages, order food & services, find a job.
[O] Open Zoi Card View information and change things like Preferences.
[R] Open Relationships menu See all Zois known to your active Zoi.
[I]
or Build Mode icon		 Enter Build Mode
Opening the City Map ([M])
Selecting 'Go Here' on the map
Selecting 'Go Home'

Driving Controls

See also: Cars

When driving a car, you can use these controls for manual operation.

Manual Driving Controls
Control Action Notes
[W] Accelerate
[S] Brake / Reverse
[A] Steer Left
[D] Steer Right
[Left Mouse Click] Honk Horn (Note: This was on the original page, but not explicitly confirmed in provided reference articles for driving.)
[Tab] Switch camera view Toggles between 3rd person (outside car) and 1st person (inside car) perspectives.

Build Mode Controls

See also: Build Mode

These controls are active when you enter Build Mode (using [I] or the icon).

Build Mode Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[I]
or Build Mode icon		 Enter/Exit Build Mode
[Left Mouse Click] Select item / Place item Such as furniture or a wall.
[Left Mouse Click] + Drag Move camera position
[Right Mouse Click] + Drag Rotate camera angle
[Mouse Wheel] (Scroll Up/Down) Zoom In / Zoom Out
[Z] / [C] Rotate selected object Left / Right Rotates by 45 degrees by default.
[Right Mouse Click] (with object selected) Rotate selected object Right Rotates by 45 degrees by default.
[Alt] (Hold while placing object) Freely Place Object Ignores grid placement restrictions.
[Alt] (Hold while rotating with slider) Manual Rotation Angle Ignores fixed 45-degree rotation increments for fine adjustment.
[Shift] + [Left Mouse Click] (Hold Shift) Continuous Placement Place multiple instances of the same object without reselecting.
[V] Selection Tool Select individual furniture/objects.
[R] Room Selection Tool / Create a Surface Tool Select entire rooms.
[G] Toggle Grid Visibility (Show/Hide) The grid helps with placement.
[Home] / [End] Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls) Useful when walls obstruct the view.
[Page Up] / [Page Down] Change Floor View (Go to Upper/Lower Floor) Useful for multi-story buildings or viewing roofs.
[Delete] Delete selected object
[Ctrl] + [Z] Undo last action
[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Z] Redo last undone action Note: Different from Redo in some other software.
[Esc] Deselect / Cancel action / Open Game Menu
[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [U] Hide/Show User Interface (UI)

Create a Zoi Controls

See also: Create a Zoi

These controls are used in the Create a Zoi (character creation) interface.

Create a Zoi Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[Left Mouse Click] Select
[Left Mouse Click] + Drag Move Camera Position / Adjust Zoi Part Click and drag points on the Zoi to adjust size and shape.
[Right Mouse Click] + Drag Rotate Camera Angle
[Mouse Wheel] (Scroll Up/Down) Zoom In / Zoom Out View the Zoi from narrower or broader perspectives.
[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [U] Hide/Show User Interface (UI) Hides menus for a better look at the Zoi.

Photo Mode Controls

See also: Photo Mode

These controls are specifically for using the in-game Photo Mode.

Photo Mode Controls
Control(s) Action Notes
[W], [A], [S], [D] Move Camera (Forward, Left, Backward, Right) Move the camera within the 3D space.
[Q] / [E] Move Camera Up / Down
[Left Mouse Click] + Drag Move Camera Position For finer adjustments.
[Right Mouse Click] + Drag Rotate Camera Angle For finer adjustments.
[Mouse Wheel] (Scroll Up/Down) Zoom In / Zoom Out
[Home] / [End] Change Wall View (Hide/Show Walls)
[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [U] Hide/Show User Interface (UI)
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