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Memorization of these controls is not required, but it may give you an edge in competitive online gaming, as pressing a key is much faster than pressing a button.

Selection Commands[edit]

Xbox 360 PC Action
Mouse left click Select a unit
 Shift  + Mouse left click Add a unit to a selection
Mouse left click + Mouse (drag) Select a group of units
 Q  Select all combat units on the map
 W  or Mouse left click (double click) Select all on-screen units of a certain type
Click unit and double-tap  W  Select all units of selected type on map
 Ctrl   0  to  9  Define selected units as a group.
 0  to  9  Select numbered group
 0  to  9  (double-tap) Select and jump to numbered group
 Ctrl  +  R , Mouse right click Place rally point
 Spacebar  Jump to last minimap event
 N  Jump to next Harvester
 Ctrl  +  ~  Show all health bars
 >  Fast Forward (for replays)

Move & Attack Commands[edit]

  • Units must be selected in order for these commands to work
Xbox 360 PC Action
Mouse right click Move units or attack target
 A  + Mouse right click Attack Move
 F  + Mouse right click (drag) Assault Move (An attack move order that targets buildings)
 D  + Mouse right click Reverse Move
 G  or Mouse right click Force move
Mouse left click + Mouse right click Formation Move
 S  Stop
 Ctrl  + Mouse right click Force Attack
 Ctrl  +  X  Scatter
 Ctrl  +  Z  Planning mode
 Alt  Waypoint mode
 Alt  +  A  Aggressive stance
 Alt  +  S  Guard stance
 Alt  +  D  Hold Ground stance
 Alt  +  F  Hold Fire stance