The Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Controls Guide is designed to give players a clear overview of essential keyboard controls.
Keyboard Controls
This list includes the keyboard controls created for your convenience. With the help of this list, you can easily play your game more effectively.
Hotkeys
| Keys | Actions |
| Delete | Delete Selected Units |
| Enter | Show Chat Window |
| ESC | Show Game Menu |
| F1 | Find Town Center |
| F10 | Quick Load Game |
| F11 | Enable Friend or Foe Colors |
| F2 | Find Home City |
| F3 | Find Explorer |
| F4 | Find Idle Military |
| F5 | Toggle Game Time |
| F6 | Toggle Score Display |
| F7 | Toggle Player Summary Dialog |
| F8 | Pause/Unpause Gameplay |
| F9 | Quick Save Game |
| Shift + Ctrl + Z | Attack Move |
Command Hotkeys
| Keys | Actions |
| Shift + Ctrl + E | Eject Units |
| Shift + Ctrl + R | Toggle Auto Repair |
| Shift + Ctrl + S | Stop |
Find Unit Hotkeys
| Keys | Actions |
| Ctrl + C | Find Outpost |
| Ctrl + E | Find Mill or Farm |
| Ctrl + F3 | Find All Idle Military |
| Ctrl + G | Find Estate |
| Ctrl + R | Find Dock |
| Ctrl + W | Find Market |
| Ctrl + X | Find Arsenal |
| Home | Find Last Notification |
| Mouse3 Down | Find Last Notification |
| Shift + Ctrl + ~ | Find All Idle Villagers |
| Shift + Ctrl + F3 | Find All Military |
| Space | Find Selection |
Misc.
| Keys | Actions |
| F12 | Screenshot |
| F7 | Pause/Unpause Gameplay |
| End | Clear Chats |
| Arrow Keys | Camera Movement |
These controls are designed in such a way that you can understand each level excellently, ensuring that you are fully prepared to face every challenge that Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition presents.
