Controls

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Getting started:

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

Keyboard and Mouse Controls and Shortcuts

Text Tables

Movement Controls

Control	Action
[W]	Move Forward
[A]	Move Left
[S]	Move Backward
[D]	Move Right
[Shift]	Run
[Left Mouse Click]	Click & go movement
[M] or Edit City icon	Open city map
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

Control	Action
[Left Mouse Click]	Adjust screen view position
[Right Mouse Click] + Drag	Rotate screen view
[Mouse Wheel]	Zoom in/out
[Space Bar]	Switch view to another Zoi in the family
[Tab]	Switch between Top view and Shoulder view
[Ctrl] + [Tab]	Switch to Free Camera
Click Zoi portrait or [F]	Focus camera on active Zoi

Navigation Controls

Control	Action
Edit City icon or [M]	Open city map
Click destination + Go Here	Travel to location
Subway stations	Fast travel option
Bus stops	Fast travel option

Build Mode Controls

Control	Action
Build Mode icon or [1]	Enter Build Mode

Images

Movement 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.

You can move your Zoi using the keyboard keys [W], [A], [S], and [D].

Or simply left-click with the mouse to move to a location.

While your Zoi is moving, press [Shift] to make them run.

For long-distance travel, open Edit City [M], click your destination, and select Go Here to go there quickly.

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)

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

Manual Driving Controls
Key/Input	Action
[W]	Accelerate
[S]	Brake / Reverse
[A]	Steer Left
[D]	Steer Right
[Left Mouse Click]	Honk Horn
[Tab]	Switch camera view between 3rd person (outside of car) and 1st person (inside the car)

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)

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

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

Template:Main 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

Template:Main 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

Template:Main 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)