Controls for Navigation
Navigating the Metaverse supports multiple input methods, including keyboard & mouse, touch controls, VR controllers, and gamepads. Understanding these controls will help you move easily and interact efficiently in the Metaverse.
📱 Touchscreen Controls
| Action | Controls | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Pinch gesture | Adjust movement |
| Rotate | Single-finger drag | Rotates the camera view |
| Move & Rotate | On-screen joysticks | Controls movement and rotation |
| Spawn or Drop Pen | Tap on the pen button | Activates or removes the pen |
| Rotate Object | Drag finger (while holding rotate button) | Adjusts object rotation |
| Toggle Menus | Two-finger tap | Opens/closes interface menus |
⌨️ Keyboard & Mouse Controls
| Action | Controls | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD / Arrow Keys | Adjust player position |
| Turn | Q / E or Left Mouse Button | Rotate camera view |
| Teleport | Right Mouse Button | Jump to a location |
| Fly Mode | G or type /fly in chat | Enable/disable flying |
| Move Faster | Shift (while moving) | Increases movement speed |
| Show Menus | Hold Space | Opens the interaction menu |
| Toggle Menus | Tab | Opens/closes menus |
| Toggle UI | ` (Backtick key) | Show/hide UI elements |
| Mute Microphone | M | Enable/disable mic |
| Focus Chat | T | Opens text chat |
| Inspect Avatar | I | Focus on your avatar |
| Focus on Media/Avatar | F | Zoom in on an object or user |
| Rotate Object | Move mouse (while holding rotate) | Adjust rotation of held object |
| Scale Object | Shift + Mouse Wheel | Resize an object |
| Move Object Closer/Away | Mouse Wheel | Adjusts object distance |
| Drop Pen/Camera | Right Mouse / Esc | Release pen or camera |
| Next/Previous Pen Color | Shift + E / Shift + Q | Change pen color |
| Change Pen Size | Shift + Mouse Wheel | Increase/decrease pen size |
| Undo Pen Stroke | Ctrl + Z | Remove last stroke |
| Take Photo | Left Mouse (holding camera) | Captures an image |
| Increase/Decrease Media Volume | Mouse Wheel | Adjusts volume when hovering media |
| Exit Camera Mode | Escape | Return to normal view |
🕶️ Oculus Quest 2 Controls
| Action | Controls | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Left Thumbstick | Walk forward/backward |
| Turn/Rotate | Right Thumbstick | Rotate view |
| Move Faster | B or Y (while moving) | Sprint |
| Teleport | Right Trigger | Instant movement |
| Show Menus | Hold A or X | Open UI |
| Rotate Object | Rotate controller (while holding rotate button) | Adjust object orientation |
| Grab Object | Grip/Trigger Button | Hold and manipulate objects |
| Move Object Closer/Away | Up/Down on Right Thumbstick | Adjust object distance |
| Hold Pen | Grip | Pick up a pen |
| Draw with Pen | Right Trigger | Write or draw |
| Next/Previous Pen Color | Left/Right on Thumbstick | Change pen color |
| Change Pen Size | Up/Down on Thumbstick | Resize pen strokes |
| Undo Pen Stroke | B or Y Button | Erase last stroke |
| Take Photo | Trigger (holding camera) | Capture an image |
| Increase/Decrease Media Volume | Trigger | Adjust video/audio volume |
| Move to Seat | Trigger (hovering seat) | Sit down |
| Leave VR | Oculus Button | Exit experience |
Gamepad Controls
| Action | Controls | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Left Thumbstick | Walk around |
| Move Faster | Left Trigger | Sprint |
| Turn | Left/Right Bumper or Right Thumbstick | Rotate camera |
| Show Menus | Hold Up on D-pad | Opens UI |
| Toggle Menus | Start/Menu Button | Show/hide menus |
| Teleport | A Button | Jump to a spot |
| Grab Object | Right Trigger | Hold an object |
| Rotate Object | Move Cursor (while holding rotate button) | Adjust rotation |
| Move Object Closer/Away | Up/Down on Left Joystick (while holding Left Trigger) | Adjust distance |
| Spawn Pen | Y Button | Generate a pen |
| Drop Pen | B Button (while holding pen) | Release a pen |
| Draw with Pen | Right Trigger (holding pen) | Sketching/drawing |
| Next/Previous Pen Color | A/X Button | Switch pen color |
| Undo Pen Stroke | Y Button (holding pen) | Remove last stroke |
VR & Motion Controllers (Vive, Oculus Touch, Windows MR, Daydream, etc.)
| Action | Vive | Oculus Touch | Windows MR | Daydream | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Left Controller Touchpad | Left Thumbstick | Left Controller Joystick | N/A | Walk around |
| Turn | Right Controller Touchpad | Right Thumbstick | Right Controller Joystick | Touchpad Left/Right | Rotate camera |
| Move Faster | Press top of Touchpad | B or Y Buttons | Press Joystick | N/A | Sprint while moving |
| Teleport | Press Center of Touchpad / Trigger | Right Trigger | Right Joystick Up | Trigger | Jump to a spot |
| Show Menus | Hold Center of Right Touchpad | Hold A or X | Press and Hold Touchpad (L/R) | Press and Hold Center of Touchpad | Open UI menu |
| Grab Object | Grip Button | Grip / Trigger Button | Grip Button | Trigger | Hold and manipulate objects |
| Rotate Object | Rotate Controller (while holding) | Rotate Controller (while holding) | Rotate Controller (while holding) | Rotate Controller (while holding) | Adjust object orientation |
| Move Object Closer/Away | Swipe Up/Down on Right Touchpad | Up/Down on Right Thumbstick | Press Bottom/Top of Touchpad | Swipe Up/Down on Touchpad | Adjust object distance |
| Scale Object | Move Hands Together/Apart | Move Hands Together/Apart | Move Hands Together/Apart | Move Hands Together/Apart | Resize an object while holding |
| Hold Pen | Grip | Grip | Grip | Grip | Pick up a pen |
| Draw with Pen | Trigger | Right Trigger | Trigger | Press Top of Touchpad | Write or draw |
| Undo Pen Stroke | Press Top of Touchpad | B or Y Button | Press Center of Touchpad | Press Top of Touchpad | Remove last stroke |
| Take Photo | Trigger (holding camera) | Trigger (holding camera) | Trigger (holding camera) | Press Top of Touchpad (holding camera) | Capture an image |