Portal 2 PC Keyboard Controls Guide
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22 Dec 2019

Portal 2 mixes clever puzzles, fast movement, and plenty of “wait… what if I put a portal there?” moments—so having your keyboard controls down makes every test chamber smoother. Whether you’re lining up shots, managing momentum, or juggling cubes and gels, knowing the layout helps you solve puzzles quicker and pull off those perfect portal placements. Here’s a clear quick reference for the PC keyboard controls so you can focus on escaping the facility with style.
Default Key Bindings
- Look – Mouse Movement
- Movement – W/S/A/D
- Jump – Space
- Crouch/Duck – Ctrl
- Fire Blue Portal – Left Mouse Button
- Fire Orange Portal – Right Mouse Button
- Pickup/Use Object – E
- Zoom – Middle Mouse
- Gesture – Q
- Partner View – Tab
- Ping Tool – F
- Text Chat – T
- Pause – Esc
- Quick Save – F6
- Quick Load – F9











