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[15-1-1] Bindable keys
Quake

[15-1-1] Bindable keys

List of bindable keys in Quake, including letters, numbers, function keys, and mouse buttons. ESC cannot be bound.

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List of bindable keys in Quake, including letters, numbers, function keys, and mouse buttons. ESC cannot be bound.

You can bind the following keys in Quake:

  • Letters A through Z
  • Numbers 0 through 9
  • Function keys F1 through F12
  • TAB
  • ENTER
  • SPACE
  • BACKSPACE
  • UPARROW
  • DOWNARROW
  • LEFTARROW
  • RIGHTARROW
  • ALT
  • CTRL
  • SHIFT
  • INS
  • DEL
  • PGDN
  • PGUP
  • HOME
  • END
  • PAUSE
  • SEMICOLON
  • MOUSE1 (mouse button 1)
  • MOUSE2 (mouse button 2)
  • MOUSE3 (mouse button 3)
  • ~ (tilde)

Note: The function keys (F1-F12), TAB, and the tilde (~) key can only be bound on the command line or in a .cfg file.

Warning: The ESC key cannot be bound.

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