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.)










