Remembering them all can be difficult for new players, so this list of the game controls should help you to play more efficiently and maybe do some things you didn't know you could do. You can bookmark this page with Control + D. Camera Controls Change Camera Type Note on the controls below: These assume you are using the Sims 3 style Camera. This is easier for Sims veterans as it is the same as The Sims 3. It's MUCH easier to change the angle of the view and rotate the screen. I also suggest you make sure edge scrolling is on, as it's easier to move about the neighborhood, but that is a personal preference. You can still move around by holding right click. Taking Screenshots and Making Videos of Sims 4 'C' and 'V' will take a Screenshot or record a Video, respectively. You can record video and take screenshots while in build mode to show off your skills! Z, X, or Scroll Mouse Wheel Zoom In and Out C Take a Screenshot. In Game Options you may select to include the Game Interface in Pictures. Find Video Settings in the Game Options Live Mode Hotkeys Hotkey What it Does Esc Brings up main menu or cancels something Left Click Object or Sim Interact with that Object or Sim Left Click on Selected Sim Go Jogging, Change Outfit and other Possibilities Left Click on Ground Order Sim to go there if you select Move Here. Enter Find Active Sim Space or N Select the next Sim in the Household Left Click Sim Portrait Select that Sim G Show Aspiration Window. Click Gift to go to Rewards, Star to Change Aspiration I Show Sim's Inventory J Show Tab L Show List R Show Panel Y Show Simology , you may Click Stats here to see them O Show Sim's current Need Levels. Clicking a Need Icon Orders the Sim to fill it M Go to Map Mode ~ Tilde , 1, 2, 3 Pause, Speed 1 normal , Speed 2, Speed 3. P also Pauses the Sims 4. This applies whether you are using the sledgehammer or the hand tool with delete. The Design Tool is super useful for making a room's color scheme match up. By pressing 'R' you can select objects that have already been placed and pick one of the available color schemes for that object. This lets you see how it will match other objects in the room. Objects removed by placing a room on top of them or by other means may be found in your Household Inventory. Hotkey What it Does F1, F2, F3 Live Mode Normal Gameplay , Buy Mode, Build Mode H Switch to Hand tool, allowing you to grab objects B Brings up the Wall tool to build... Walls Ctrl Hold While using Wall tool, hold control to delete walls and rooms. Copy an object quickly K Sledgehammer - allows you to click to destroy objects R Design Tool. Recolor Objects to create Color Schemes + Numpad After selecting an object, but before placing it, pressing + on the number pad will cycle through color options for that item, allowing you to find what looks right for that room. Great for storing multiple things quickly. Control + F While laying floor. Control + Y Redo last action you undid, should you do something on accident or change your mind. You can press it again to go back to your previous view L Change lighting from Morning to Afternoon, Evening and Night to preview how things look. Does not change actual time. U Push, then click house to relocate the entire structure on the lot. It may be moved or rotated. Other Controls - Gallery and Camera Pressing F4 will open the Gallery, where you can view other players' creations and add them to your neighborhood. There is a lot to this, and we'll eventually make a guide to inserting homes and Sims from the Gallery, but it's pretty easy. You should also be aware of the camera controls button in the top right corner. But noted that objects cannot get any smaller than they already are. The object only gets smaller when you are sizing down a object that was already scaled up. Although, another tip is to NOT use the trackpad I did that, and it sucked. Take it from me. I'm taking feedback seriously, improving recording and sound quality and other issues with my video guides. Let me know what you think and subscribe for more like it. If you comment on the videos page with a request I may bump it higher on my to do list no promises though! Here is a listing of all videos released to date, in order of release: I'm working to update guide areas for past content and the. We have also started a. See for an explanation and possible fix assuming you're cool with using a mod. He's trustworthy and knowledable about all this, so give it a go. Disclaimer This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with , or its licensors. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Game content and materials copyright Electronic Arts Inc. All original Guides on this site © Carl Ratcliff.
