Final Beta · player reports reviewed October 16, 2026; not independently tested
Use these keyboard and mouse shortcuts for common tasks in the Final Beta. If your bindings differ, follow the prompts shown in your game.
Everyday shortcuts
| Task | Control | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Put your tool away | R | While holding a tool |
| Place plants precisely | T | With the shovel selected |
| Gather nearby weeds and pebbles | Hold F | Stand near the objects |
| Open the life guide | G | During normal play |
| Find a neighbor | M | Open the map and select their portrait |
| Approach a bug quietly | Hold the left mouse button | With the bug net selected |
| Run | Hold Shift or the right mouse button | While moving |
Before you press a key
The active tool and mode matter: holding F while clearing land is a different action from using F in decorating mode. Check the on-screen action before holding a button near objects you want to keep.