PC controls and keyboard shortcuts in Anno 1800
Learn the PC controls and keyboard shortcuts of Anno 1800 to make navigating, building, and production easier.
Mastering the PC controls and keyboard shortcuts for Anno 1800 will make your life much easier. If you can take the time to learn the various shortcuts and inputs, you’ll be able to breeze around your village – and eventually your cities – with minimal fuss.
For those looking to get a head start on the production lines, or those who need to know the buttons without digging through menus, we’ve got you covered. Below are the default button inputs and keyboard shortcuts for Anno 1800. Though you might not use them all, remembering a few will make building, navigating, and organizing a whole lot simpler.
PC controls and keyboard shortcuts
The PC controls and shortcuts for Anno 1800 are all rather straight forward. A lot of the controls are dedicated to the camera movement, various buildings, types of construction, as well as mass selections.
|
Action |
Keyboard Shortcut |
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Save Game |
Ctrl + S |
|
Screenshot |
PrintScreen |
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Decrease Game Speed |
Keypad - |
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Increase Game Speed |
Keypad + |
|
Pan Camera Forward |
Up |
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Pan Camera Backward |
Down |
|
Pan Camera Left |
Left |
|
Pan Camera Right |
Right |
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Rotate Camera Left |
Z |
|
Rotate Camera Right |
X |
|
Zoom Camera In |
PageUp |
|
Zoom Camera Out |
PageDown |
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Toggle Build Menu |
B |
|
Toggle Ship List |
N |
|
Toggle Blueprint Mode |
V |
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Toggle Move Mode |
M |
|
Toggle Copy Mode |
C |
|
Toggle Demolish Mode |
D |
|
Toggle Pause |
P |
|
Toggle Infolayer |
L |
|
Toggle HUD |
Ctrl + G |
|
Destroy Selected Object |
Delete |
|
Build Road |
S |
|
Build Street |
Shift + S |
|
Build Residence |
H |
|
Build Warehouse |
W |
|
Rotating Building Left |
, |
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Rotating Building Right |
. |
|
Change Appearance |
Shift + V |
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Open Storage |
K |
|
Upgrade Selection/Upgrade Mode |
U |
|
Upgrade All |
Shift + U |
|
Pause Production of Selected Building |
F |
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Pause Production of Selected Type |
Shift + F |
|
Jump to Next Ship |
Tab |
|
Select Next Ship |
Tab + Shift |
|
Show/Hide World Map |
Space |
|
Jump to Selection |
Shift + Space |
|
Toggle Postcard View |
F1 |
|
Close Postcard View |
Escape |
|
Auto Rotate Camera |
F2 |
|
Reset Camera Position |
Home |
|
Jump to Camera Position #1 |
F5 |
|
Store Camera Position #1 |
Ctrl + F5 |
|
Jump to Camera Position #2 |
F6 |
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Store Camera Position #2 |
Ctrl + F6 |
|
Jump to Camera Position #3 |
F7 |
|
Store Camera Position #3 |
Ctrl + F7 |
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Jump to Camera Position #4 |
F8 |
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Store Camera Position #4 |
Ctrl + F8 |
|
Jump to Camera Position #5 & Rotate |
F9 |
|
Store Camera Position #5 |
Ctrl + F9 |
|
Jump to Camera Position #6 & Rotate |
F10 |
|
Store Camera Position #6 |
Ctrl + F10 |
|
Select Group |
1 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 1 |
|
Select Group |
2 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 2 |
|
Select Group |
3 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 3 |
|
Select Group |
4 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 4 |
|
Select Group |
5 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 5 |
|
Select Group |
6 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 6 |
|
Select Group |
7 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 7 |
|
Select Group |
8 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 8 |
|
Select Group |
9 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 9 |
|
Select Group |
0 |
|
Create Group From Selection |
Ctrl + 0 |
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Confirm |
Enter |
|
Close Window |
Escape |
|
Cancel/Open Game Menu |
Escape |
|
Toggle Uplay Overlay |
Shift + F2 |
|
Quit Game |
Alt + F4 |
There aren’t a whole lot of keyboard shortcuts in Anno 1800, but those that are present make it easier to navigate the world. Out of all the inputs listed, arguably some of the most important are those relating to building, speed, and camera movement. Be sure to keep it locked to Shacknews for more Anno 1800 coverage.
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