This Minecraft tutorial explains all about the game controls that you use when you play Minecraft on different platforms.
Your Mac keyboard may lack Home and End keys, but you can jump to the beginning and end of documents, pages and apps with one of two keyboard shortcuts. Matt Elliott June 18, 2015 9:16 a.m. Your Mac keyboard may lack Home and End keys, but you can jump to the beginning and end of documents, pages and apps with one of two keyboard shortcuts. Matt Elliott June 18, 2015 9:16 a.m. You can use a Form control button or a command button (an ActiveX control) to run a macro that performs an action when a user clicks it. Both these buttons are also known as a push button, which can be set up to automate the printing of a worksheet, filtering data, or calculating numbers. Tip: To use the arrow keys to move between cells in Excel for Mac 2011, you must turn Scroll Lock off. To toggle Scroll Lock off or on, press Shift+F14. Depending on the type of your keyboard, you might need to use the Control key, the Option key, or the key instead of the Shift key. If you are using a MacBook, you might need to attach a USB. Or press Option with the Mission Control or Volume (up/down) buttons to access preferences for Mission Control and Sounds. Command – Backtick ` This is one of the least well-known keyboard.
Minecraft is available to play on almost every platform. The most common versions are:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox (Xbox 360 or Xbox One)
- PS (PS3 or PS4)
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
Each of these versions of Minecraft has completely different game controls.
Game Controls
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) is a version of the game that runs on a PC or Mac computer. Therefore, you would use your keyboard and mouse to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | Button 1 (Mouse) |
| Jump | SPACE |
| Fly (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | SPACE (hold down) |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | LSHIFT (hold down) |
| Drop/Throw Item | Q |
| Open Crafting Menu | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Open Inventory | E |
| Swap Items in Hands | F |
| Walk Forward | W |
| Walk Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Look | Move Mouse |
| Run/Sprint | LCONTROL |
| Sneak | LSHIFT |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | Keys 1 through 9 |
| List Players | TAB |
| Chat | T |
| Run Command | T or / |
| Take Screenshot | F2 |
| Toggle Fullscreen | F11 |
| Toggle Perspective (Change Camera Angle) | F5 |
| Toggle Debug window | F3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) is a version of the game that runs on your tablet or mobile device.
Google Nexus 5X - How to find your MAC address - If you want to find your phone's WiFi MAC address (for improved WiFi security), then go to Settings – System – About device – Status. Nexus comes with the best Google apps pre-installed, so it's ready to use right out of the box. Search, Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and so much more — ready for you to enjoy on your phone. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Backup Google Nexus 6 data Mark the files you want to transfer and click the 'Export' button from the top menu. Then, there will be a path choosing dialog pops up, from which you can choose a location on your computer to save the exported Nexus 6 data.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE):
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | Tap target location |
| Mine/Destroy Item | Tap target location and hold |
| Jump | Jump button (tap once) |
| Fly (Creative) | Jump button (tap twice) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | Stop button (tap twice) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | Higher button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | Lower button |
| Drop/Throw Item | Tap and hold (item in hotbar) |
| Open Crafting Menu | Tap on crafting table |
| Open Inventory | Triple Dot Button |
| Walk Forward | Up Arrow |
| Walk Backward | Down Arrow |
| Strafe Left | Left Arrow |
| Strafe Right | Right Arrow |
| Run/Sprint | Up Arrow (tap twice and hold) |
| Crouch/Sneak | Center button (tap twice) |
| Stop Crouching/Sneaking | Center button (tap twice) |
| Look | Touch screen and move |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | Tap item |
| Chat | Chat button |
| Run Command | Chat button |
Minecraft Xbox 360 or Xbox One
There are two versions of Minecraft that run on the Xbox - Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition and Minecraft Xbox One Edition. For both versions, you would use an Xbox controller to navigate through the game.
Use Switch Control To Interact With Your Mac - Apple Support
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft on Xbox 360 or Xbox One:
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | LT (Left Trigger) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | RT (Right Trigger) |
| Jump | A Button (press once) |
| Fly (Creative) | A Button (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | D-Pad (press up) or A button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | D-Pad (press down) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | A Button (press twice quickly) |
| Drop/Throw Item | B Button |
| Open Crafting Menu | X Button |
| Open Inventory | Y Button |
| Move | LS (Left Stick) |
| Look | RS (Right Stick) |
| Run/Sprint | LS forward twice (quickly) |
| Sneak/Walk | RS (press down) |
| Change Camera Angle | LS (press down) |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | LB or RB |
| Run Command (Xbox One only) | D-Pad (right) |
Minecraft PS3 or PS4
There are two versions of Minecraft that run on the Sony Playstation - Minecraft PS3 Edition and Minecraft PS4 Edition. For both versions, you would use the Playstation controller to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft on the PS3 or PS4:
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | L2 (Back Left Trigger) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | R2 (Back Right Trigger) |
| Jump | X button (press once) |
| Fly (Creative) | X Button (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | D-Pad (press up) or X button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | D-Pad (press down) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | X Button (press twice quickly) |
| Drop/Throw Item | Circle button |
| Open Crafting Menu | Square Button |
| Open Inventory | Triangle button |
| Move | LS (Left Stick) |
| Look | RS (Right Stick) |
| Run/Sprint | LS forward twice (quickly) |
| Sneak/Walk | RS (press down) |
| Change Camera Angle | LS (press down) |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | L1 or R1 |
| Run Command (PS4 only) | D-Pad (right) |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition is a version of the game that runs only on a Windows 10 computer. Therefore, you would use your keyboard and mouse to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
Game Controls
X-mouse Button Control For Mac
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) is a version of the game that runs on your tablet or mobile device.
Google Nexus 5X - How to find your MAC address - If you want to find your phone's WiFi MAC address (for improved WiFi security), then go to Settings – System – About device – Status. Nexus comes with the best Google apps pre-installed, so it's ready to use right out of the box. Search, Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and so much more — ready for you to enjoy on your phone. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Backup Google Nexus 6 data Mark the files you want to transfer and click the 'Export' button from the top menu. Then, there will be a path choosing dialog pops up, from which you can choose a location on your computer to save the exported Nexus 6 data. Use Google Nest Hub Max's dashboard or your voice to manage your home. Access smart home apps to control your lights and thermostat, enjoy your favorite entertainment, and manage all other compatible smart devices with ease.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE):
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | Tap target location |
| Mine/Destroy Item | Tap target location and hold |
| Jump | Jump button (tap once) |
| Fly (Creative) | Jump button (tap twice) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | Stop button (tap twice) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | Higher button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | Lower button |
| Drop/Throw Item | Tap and hold (item in hotbar) |
| Open Crafting Menu | Tap on crafting table |
| Open Inventory | Triple Dot Button |
| Walk Forward | Up Arrow |
| Walk Backward | Down Arrow |
| Strafe Left | Left Arrow |
| Strafe Right | Right Arrow |
| Run/Sprint | Up Arrow (tap twice and hold) |
| Crouch/Sneak | Center button (tap twice) |
| Stop Crouching/Sneaking | Center button (tap twice) |
| Look | Touch screen and move |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | Tap item |
| Chat | Chat button |
| Run Command | Chat button |
Minecraft Xbox 360 or Xbox One
There are two versions of Minecraft that run on the Xbox - Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition and Minecraft Xbox One Edition. For both versions, you would use an Xbox controller to navigate through the game.
Use Switch Control To Interact With Your Mac - Apple Support
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft on Xbox 360 or Xbox One:
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | LT (Left Trigger) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | RT (Right Trigger) |
| Jump | A Button (press once) |
| Fly (Creative) | A Button (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | D-Pad (press up) or A button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | D-Pad (press down) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | A Button (press twice quickly) |
| Drop/Throw Item | B Button |
| Open Crafting Menu | X Button |
| Open Inventory | Y Button |
| Move | LS (Left Stick) |
| Look | RS (Right Stick) |
| Run/Sprint | LS forward twice (quickly) |
| Sneak/Walk | RS (press down) |
| Change Camera Angle | LS (press down) |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | LB or RB |
| Run Command (Xbox One only) | D-Pad (right) |
Minecraft PS3 or PS4
There are two versions of Minecraft that run on the Sony Playstation - Minecraft PS3 Edition and Minecraft PS4 Edition. For both versions, you would use the Playstation controller to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft on the PS3 or PS4:
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | L2 (Back Left Trigger) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | R2 (Back Right Trigger) |
| Jump | X button (press once) |
| Fly (Creative) | X Button (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | D-Pad (press up) or X button |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | D-Pad (press down) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | X Button (press twice quickly) |
| Drop/Throw Item | Circle button |
| Open Crafting Menu | Square Button |
| Open Inventory | Triangle button |
| Move | LS (Left Stick) |
| Look | RS (Right Stick) |
| Run/Sprint | LS forward twice (quickly) |
| Sneak/Walk | RS (press down) |
| Change Camera Angle | LS (press down) |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | L1 or R1 |
| Run Command (PS4 only) | D-Pad (right) |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition is a version of the game that runs only on a Windows 10 computer. Therefore, you would use your keyboard and mouse to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
Game Controls
X-mouse Button Control For Mac
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | Button 1 (Mouse) |
| Jump | SPACE |
| Fly (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | SPACE (hold down) |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | LSHIFT (hold down) |
| Drop/Throw Item | Q |
| Open Crafting Menu | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Open Inventory | E |
| Swap Items in Hands | F |
| Walk Forward | W |
| Walk Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Look | Move Mouse |
| Run/Sprint | LCONTROL |
| Sneak | LSHIFT |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | Keys 1 through 9 |
| List Players | TAB |
| Chat | T |
| Run Command | T or / |
| Take Screenshot | F2 |
| Toggle Fullscreen | F11 |
| Toggle Perspective (Change Camera Angle) | F5 |
| Toggle Debug window | F3 |
Minecraft Education Edition
Minecraft Education Edition is a version of the game that runs on a PC or Mac computer. Therefore, you would use your keyboard and mouse to navigate through the game.
Here are the game controls to play Minecraft Education Edition:
Game Controls
| Game Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Place/Use Item | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Mine/Destroy Item | Button 1 (Mouse) |
| Jump | SPACE |
| Fly (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Stop Flying (Creative) | SPACE (press twice quickly) |
| Fly Higher (Creative) | SPACE (hold down) |
| Fly Lower (Creative) | LSHIFT (hold down) |
| Drop/Throw Item | Q |
| Open Crafting Menu | Button 2 (Mouse) |
| Open Inventory | E |
| Swap Items in Hands | F |
| Walk Forward | W |
| Walk Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Look | Move Mouse |
| Run/Sprint | LCONTROL |
| Sneak | LSHIFT |
| Change Selected Item in Hotbar | Keys 1 through 9 |
| Cycle through Fixed Inventory Slots | 0 (zero key) |
| List Players | TAB |
| Chat | T |
| Run Command | T or / |
| Take Screenshot | F2 |
| Toggle Fullscreen | F11 |
| Toggle Perspective (Change Camera Angle) | F5 |
| Toggle Debug window | F3 |
And that covers our tutorial on game controls for Minecraft. Try one of our other beginner tutorials below:
Other Beginner Tutorials
