EVE Online controls
Default bindings for every input method EVE Online supports. These are the game's own defaults — anything you have remapped will differ.
EVE is primarily mouse-driven and nearly every shortcut can be rebound under Esc → Shortcuts.
Mouse & keyboard
Default keyboard and mouse bindings.
Movement — Mouse & keyboard| Action | Default input |
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| Stop ship | Ctrl + Space |
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| Approach selected item | Q + Click |
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| Orbit selected item | W + Click |
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| Keep at range | E + Click |
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Camera — Mouse & keyboard| Action | Default input |
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| Look at selected item | Alt + Click |
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Combat — Mouse & keyboard