Use the TAB button to view your Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV

Below are the default keyboard bindings for Fallout 4.

Basic Controls

Action Key
Pause Menu ESC
Pip Boy TAB
Pip Boy Flashlight Hold TAB
Pip Boy Quick Stats K
Pip Boy Quick Inventory I
Pip Boy Quick Data J
Pip Boy Quick Map M
Pip Boy Quick Radio O
V.A.T.S Q
Move Forward W
Strafe Left A
Move Backwards S
Strafe Right D
Activate E
Draw/Reload R
Holster Hold R
Sprint CAPS LOCK
Favorite F
Run SHIFT
Move (automatic) X
Toggle Always Run G
Toggle 1st/3rd person POV V
Crouch Left CTRL
Melee/Power Attack/Grenade(hold) ALT
Jump Space
Attack LMB
Aim/Block RMB
Wait (character must be seated) T
F5 Quick Save
F9 Quick Load
Look mouse

Strategy Guide/Tips

  • You can press E instead of Enter to confirm.
  • Hold E to exit power armor
  • Hold E to drag bodies.
  • Hold tab to enable Pip-Boy Flashlight
  • Press T while in Pip-Boy to access the Perk Chart
  • Pressing Shift in Build Mode lets you navigate items with WASD. Also works on the Pip-Boy
  • Holding E when placing an object will allow you to adjust the 3 axis of movement in a more refined way.
  • In dialogue, 1:up, 2:left, 3:right, 4:down
  • To Holster Weapon, hold the Reload button ("R")

Also see

Fallout 4 Xbox One Controller Layout