Key Controls for Games on Roblox

Master the key controls for games on Roblox with now.gg. Explore our comprehensive guide to familiarize yourself with essential controls and commands, empowering you to navigate, interact, and excel in your favorite Roblox adventures.

What Types of Controls Are Available for Roblox?

There are two types of key controls available for Roblox. Click on the links below to read more about it:

  • Native controlsAllows you to use inbuilt controls by game developers
  • Legacy controls: Allows you to use keymappings defined by modders

Get ready to take charge of your gameplay with various controls available at your fingertips.

NOTE: These controls are available in certain regions only.

To view the controls, click on the “Game controls” icon at the bottom of your screen, as shown below.


What Are Native Controls?

Native controls are the default controls assigned to games in Roblox. Given below are the Native keyboard and mouse controls.

Keyboard Controls

Key Action
Screenshot_6.png Shift lock
Screenshot_11.pngScreenshot_12.pngScreenshot_13.pngScreenshot_14.png Move around
Screenshot_15.png Jump
Screenshot_9.png Pan left
Screenshot_10.png Pan right
Screenshot_16.png Zoom in
Screenshot_17.png Zoom out
Screenshot_1.png Roblox menu
Screenshot_2.png Player list
Screenshot_8.png Developer console
Screenshot_5.png Performance Statistics

Mouse Controls

  • Rotate the camera by simply pressing and holding the right mouse button.
  • Zoom in and zoom out easily by rolling your mouse wheel to get a more detailed view of your surroundings.

What Are Legacy Controls?

You can use Legacy controls to play games such as Shindo Life, Murder Mystery 2, Blox Fruits, Tower Defense Simulator, and more where Native controls are not working as expected due to Android limitations. Given below are the Legacy keyboard and mouse controls.

NOTE: You can also enable the “on-screen controls” option to view Legacy controls.

Keyboard Controls

Key Action
Screenshot_11.pngScreenshot_12.pngScreenshot_13.pngScreenshot_14.png Move around
Screenshot_15.png Jump
Screenshot_18.png Hold the key to look around

Mouse Controls

  • Rotate the camera by simply clicking the right mouse button. To deactivate the function, click on the right mouse button again or press the Esc key.

How Do I Enable These Controls?

1. Launch a game in Roblox and click on the “Game controls” icon, as shown below.

2. Enable “Native controls” or “Legacy controls” by clicking on the toggle button.

Jump right in and start playing your favorite games on Roblox with these controls!


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