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Basic Controls and Keybindings — Garry's Mod Guide
Garry's Mod

Basic Controls and Keybindings — Garry's Mod Guide

Learn the essential controls and keybindings for Garry's Mod to navigate the game effectively. This guide covers movement, interaction, and essential commands for a smooth gameplay experience.

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Basic Controls and Keybindings — Garry's Mod Guide

Learn the essential controls and keybindings for Garry's Mod to navigate the game effectively. This guide covers movement, interaction, and essential commands for a smooth gameplay experience.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the basic controls and keybindings in Garry's Mod. Understanding these will help you navigate the game world, interact with objects, and utilize various tools and commands effectively.

ActionKeybinding
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
JumpSpacebar
CrouchC or Ctrl
SprintShift
Use ToolgunLeft Mouse Button
Primary Fire (Toolgun)Left Mouse Button
Secondary Fire (Toolgun)Right Mouse Button
ReloadR
Drop WeaponG
Open Q Menu (Spawn Menu)Q
Open Console~ (Tilde)
NoclipN (Requires sv_cheats 1)
Save GameF5
Load GameF6
ScreenshotF12
Voice ChatV
Toggle HUDH
Third Person CameraT
First Person CameraF
Inventory (if applicable)I
MapM
ScoreboardTAB
ChatY
Team ChatU
UseE
Inspect WeaponMiddle Mouse Button
Previous WeaponMouse Wheel Up
Next WeaponMouse Wheel Down

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