Stellaris: Federations – Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts

Stellaris: Federations piles on diplomacy, politics, galactic negotiation, envoys, resolutions, and every kind of empire-to-empire scheming you can imagine — which means you’ll be jumping between menus, councils, maps, treaties, and fleets nonstop. When the galaxy gets busy, knowing your keyboard shortcuts keeps everything fast and smooth, letting you manage your federation, influence votes, and keep your empire running without digging through menus every two seconds. Here’s a quick, clean reference for the keyboard controls & shortcuts to help you handle the galaxy like a real space diplomat.

Hotkeys

Shift + Click: Add orders to the end of the queue

Ctrl + Shift + Click: Add orders to the start of the queue

F: Search for systems and planets

H: Cancel orders

T: Change stance (passive / evasive / aggressive)

B: Return to nearest spaceport / rally point

G: Merge fleets

V: Split fleet in half

Ctrl + (number): Set hotkey (planets, fleets, megastructures, etc.)

(number): Select hotkeyed planet / fleet / megastructure

Ctrl + Z / X / C / V / B: Change map mode

Space: Pause / Unpause (single-player only)

+ / – : Increase / Decrease game speed

F1: Government screen

F2: Contacts

F3: Situation log

F4: Technology

F5: Planets and sectors

F6: Policies and edicts

F7: Factions

F8: Traditions and ascension perks

F9: Expansion planner

F10: Ship designer

Z / X / C / V: Change tabs in certain screens (planet view, government, etc.)

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