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	Long-press on objects	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	Long-press with the right-click on an object	Opens the interaction menu
Toggle Menus	Tab	Opens/closes menus
Toggle UI	` (Backtick key) or the B key	Show/hide UI elements
Mute Microphone	M Key	Enable/disable mic
Focus Chat	T Key	Opens text chat
Inspect Avatar	I Key	Focus on your avatar
Focus on Media/Avatar	F Key	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

Controllers

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	Long-press with the grip/trigger option	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

Hand Tracking

Action	Gestures	Context
Make Selections	Point and Pinch	When the cursor appears, point your hand at what you want to select. Then, pinch your thumb and finger together to select the object or menu element.
Toggle Menus	Point at an object and hold the pinch gesture	Point at an object and hold the pinch gesture for a second while hovering over it. This will trigger the menu to open.
Hold Objects DIrectly	Pinch and grab with your thumb and index finger	Directly grab objects without the cursor by getting close to them and using a pinch gesture with your thumb and index finger. Keep the gesture held to move them smoothly with your hand.
Teleport	Hold a pich gesture while pointing at the floor.	Hold a pinch gesture while pointing at the floor to teleport to another part of the room.

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