The Sims 4 Hotkeys & Shortcuts Every Player Should Know

Whether you’re new or a long-time player, remembering all the Sims 4 keyboard shortcuts in the game can be overwhelming. There are just so many tips and tricks to remember, especially as the game has grown. But don’t fret! We’re here to guide you on how to use your computer to its full potential in The Sims 4!

General Hotkeys

Hotkeys are a helpful way to navigate the game using your keyboard! If using your mouse just isn’t doing the job, then try using hotkeys for a change. It can be very helpful. So let’s delve into the controls you can use to open cheat controls, pause time, move your camera, and control your household.

Cheat Text Bar

One of the most important hotkeys a Sims 4 player should know is the one for opening the cheat console. Without knowing it, you can’t enter fun cheats like Motherlode! To open the cheat console, you simultaneously press Ctrl+Shift+C. Once it opens, you’ll see a bar at the top left of your screen. Now you’re free to enter all the cheats that you can find!

Pasuing and Game Speed

Time controls are another very important set of hotkeys. Is your Sim causing absolute chaos? Pause the game within seconds by using these hotkeys to take a breath. To pause the game, you can press either P or 0! To speed up time, press 1, 2, or 3. 1 is for regular speed, 2 is fast, and 3 is for ultra speed.

Switching Sims in your Household

You can even use hotkeys to interact with the UI in Live Mode. It can be helpful if you need to get to your Sim’s portrait quickly. By pressing the space bar or N, you can cycle through the Sims in your household. If you’re trying to find your Sim, you can press Enter to center the camera on the active Sim.

Build/Buy Hotkeys

Undo

Next up: how to control Build/Buy with hotkeys! Learning these hotkeys will have you playing like a pro in no time. Messed up and need to undo what was done? Ctrl+Z! Changed your mind and actually want it the way it was before? Ctrl+Y!

Place Items Without the Grid Locking

Have you been watching YouTube and seen pro builders move objects in ways you didn’t realize were possible? You can use Alt to move items off the grid or out of the angle they’re meant to be in. Paired with a cheat like bb.moveobjects on, it gives you full creative freedom over where you want items.

Hide the Grid

Is that pesky grid getting on your nerves? Do you think you’d build better without it? Toggle the grid by pressing G. Sometimes building without a grid is so helpful!

Floor Tile Movement

Have you ever thought about toggling the floor tile to be a certain way? It’s possible! Ctrl+F lets you toggle the tile so it fits like a puzzle piece in your build!

Playing Like A Pro

Those were some of the most helpful Sims 4 keyboard shortcuts that we use daily. If you’re a player who utilizes their playtime and every second counts, hotkeys are the way to go. Now that you’ve learned how to use these hotkeys and how to open the cheat panel, you should look out for our guide on The Sims 4 cheats coming soon. Go get out there and use those hotkeys! Dag Dag!